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Nutrition Sciences at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Nutrition Sciences at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

What traits are you looking for in a nutrition sciences school? To help you decide if University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's nutrition sciences program.

UAMS is located in Little Rock, Arkansas and approximately 2,907 students attend the school each year.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Nutrition Sciences section at the bottom of this page.

UAMS Nutrition Sciences Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Nutrition Sciences

Online Classes Are Available at UAMS

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, UAMS does offer online courses in nutrition sciences for the following degree levels:

  • Master’s Degree

UAMS Nutrition Sciences Rankings

Nutrition Sciences Student Demographics at UAMS

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition sciences majors at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

UAMS Nutrition Sciences Master’s Program

80% Women
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of nutrition sciences master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.

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Of the students who received a nutrition sciences master's degree from UAMS, 100% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences with a master's in nutrition sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 5
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Careers That Nutrition Sciences Grads May Go Into

A degree in nutrition sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for AR, the home state for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Occupation Jobs in AR Average Salary in AR
Dietitians and Nutritionists 500 $58,390
Biological Science Professors 380 $68,020
Natural Sciences Managers 270 $109,910
Biological Scientists 250 $74,380
Dietetic Technicians 160 $26,920

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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