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Nutrition Science at University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Nutrition Science at University of Massachusetts Amherst

If you are interested in studying nutrition science, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts Amherst. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

UMass Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts and has a total student population of 31,642. In 2021, 74 nutrition science majors received their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst.

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

UMass Amherst Nutrition Science Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Science
  • Master’s Degree in Nutrition Science
  • Doctorate Degree in Nutrition Science

UMass Amherst Nutrition Science Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the nutrition science progam at UMass Amherst compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The nutrition science major at UMass Amherst is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Nutrition Science. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Focused Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 36

In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #32 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 2 students who received their doctoral degrees in nutrition science, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Nutrition Science Graduates from UMass Amherst Make?

The median salary of nutrition science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst is $29,516. This is 1% higher than $29,265, which is the national average for all nutrition science bachelor's degree recipients.

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Nutrition Science Student Demographics at UMass Amherst

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.

UMass Amherst Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Program

82% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
The nutrition science program at UMass Amherst awarded 74 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 18% of these degrees went to men with the other 82% going to women.

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About 76% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in nutrition science at UMass Amherst are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in nutrition science.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 56
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 6

UMass Amherst Nutrition Science Master’s Program

92% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students graduated with a master's degree in nutrition science from UMass Amherst. About 8% were men and 92% were women.

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Of the students who received a nutrition science master's degree from UMass Amherst, 67% 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 Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in nutrition science.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 8
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 2

UMass Amherst also has a doctoral program available in nutrition science. In 2021, 2 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Careers That Nutrition Science Grads May Go Into

A degree in nutrition science can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Occupation Jobs in MA Average Salary in MA
Biological Scientists 4,470 $84,790
Natural Sciences Managers 4,040 $183,490
Biological Science Professors 2,220 $112,390
Dietitians and Nutritionists 1,880 $64,860
Dietetic Technicians 1,830 $36,540

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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