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Nutrition Science at University of Northern Colorado

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nutrition Science, consider the program at University of Northern Colorado. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Northern Colorado is in Greeley, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 nutrition science degrees were granted at University of Northern Colorado.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Northern Colorado

Distance learning is available at University of Northern Colorado. Among 8,869 students, 1,553 (18%) studied exclusively online and 3,279 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Nutrition Science Rankings at University of Northern Colorado

Rankings can help you compare University of Northern Colorado’s Nutrition Science program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Colorado	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#3 of 3
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#5 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#6 of 6
Best Value	Nationwide	#57 of 99
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#100 of 104

Earnings for Nutrition Science Graduates from University of Northern Colorado

Those who finish University of Northern Colorado’s Nutrition Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$23,468
2 years	$30,409
3 years	$33,214
4 years	$40,333
5 years	$46,874

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nutrition Science graduates from University of Northern Colorado earn a median of $40,333, compared with $49,952 for all University of Northern Colorado graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Nutrition Science graduates from University of Northern Colorado stands at $25,346.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Nutrition Science graduates at University of Northern Colorado, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Nutrition Science graduates at University of Northern Colorado are 57% women (8) and 43% men (6).

Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Northern Colorado

Of the 14 bachelor’s nutrition science degrees awarded at University of Northern Colorado, 57% were women (8) and 43% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nutrition Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Northern Colorado.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	5
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 50% of Nutrition Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Northern Colorado, above the national average of 45%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Nutrition Science Concentrations at University of Northern Colorado

The Nutrition Science program at University of Northern Colorado includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Nutrition Sciences	14

Top-Paying Careers for Nutrition Science Graduates

Students who finish Nutrition Science program at University of Northern Colorado pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nutrition Science graduates, 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.