Bachelor’s Degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services
Education Levels of Nutrition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,117 people earned their bachelor's degree in nutrition. This earns it the #106 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nutrition at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,117 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,093 |
| Basic Certificate | 371 |
| Associate Degree | 327 |
| Graduate Certificate | 72 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 14 |
Earnings of Nutrition Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in nutrition is $32,586. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $27,204 and the high is $34,485.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in nutrition is $28,230. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $38,630 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,511.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $336.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in nutrition. About 80.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 412 |
| Women | 1,705 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 169 |
| Black or African American | 222 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 263 |
| White | 1,276 |
| International Students | 42 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 145 |
Most Popular Nutrition Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 103 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nutrition students seekinga bachelor's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 275 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from Virginia Tech. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that Virginia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,586.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Houston. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 184 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from UH. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that UH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,586.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Johnson & Wales University - Providence. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,156 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from JWU Providence. About 70% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that JWU Providence graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,586.
The University of Alabama comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from UA. Of these students, 94% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of Alabama nutrition graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,586.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from UNL. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition at University of Nebraska - Lincoln make a median salary of 32,586.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from ASU - Skysong. About 87% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arizona State University - Skysong nutrition graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,586.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 81% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arizona State University - Tempe nutrition graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,586.
The 9th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from OSU. About 82% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that OSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,586.
The 10th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wayne State University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from Wayne State. About 78% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Wayne State University nutrition graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,586.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Johnson & Wales University - Online. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,365 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,156 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from JWU Online. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition at Johnson & Wales University - Online make a median salary of 32,586.
Texas State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from Texas State. Of these students, 88% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition at Texas State University make a median salary of 32,586.
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from JWU Charlotte. About 82% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition at Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte make a median salary of 32,586.
The 14th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Arkansas. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from UARK. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition at University of Arkansas make a median salary of 32,586.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from Ohio State. Of these students, 88% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 32,586.
The 16th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Kentucky. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from UK. About 85% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UK graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,586.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Middle Tennessee State University. Each year, around 22,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from Middle Tennessee State University. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition at Middle Tennessee State University make a median salary of 32,586.
Southern Utah University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,574 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from Southern Utah University. Of these students, 63% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition at Southern Utah University make a median salary of 32,586.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nutrition that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 10,755 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 2,292 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 1,979 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 969 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 475 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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