Nutrition Sciences at Tufts University
If you are interested in studying Nutrition Sciences, consider the program at Tufts University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Tufts University is located in Medford, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 91 nutrition sciences degrees were granted at Tufts University.
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Online Class Availability at Tufts University
Online coursework is an option at Tufts University. Of 13,599 students, 469 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,085 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nutrition Sciences graduates at Tufts University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nutrition Sciences graduates at Tufts University are 88% women (80) and 12% men (11).
Nutrition Sciences Master’s Program at Tufts University
Among the 79 master’s nutrition sciences graduates at Tufts University, 90% were women (71) and 10% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Sciences master’s degree recipients at Tufts University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 24 |
Minority students account for 20% of Nutrition Sciences master’s degree recipients at Tufts University, lower than the national average of 27%.*
Nutrition Sciences Doctoral Program at Tufts University
Of the 12 doctoral nutrition sciences degrees awarded at Tufts University, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Tufts University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Nutrition Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Tufts University, above the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Nutrition Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Nutrition Sciences program at Tufts University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nutrition Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $137,981 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $125,305 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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