Bachelor’s Degrees in Food & Nutrition
Education Levels of Food & Nutrition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,249 people earned their bachelor's degree in food & nutrition. This makes it the 161st most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in food & nutrition at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,249 |
| Master’s Degree | 602 |
| Associate Degree | 281 |
| Basic Certificate | 207 |
| Graduate Certificate | 40 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of Food & Nutrition Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for food & nutrition majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for food & nutrition majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in food & nutrition. About 78.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 272 |
| Women | 977 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of food & nutrition bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 95 |
| Black or African American | 115 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 135 |
| White | 798 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 88 |
Most Popular Food & Nutrition Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 74 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in food & nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for food & 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 food & nutrition from Virginia Tech. About 78% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in food & 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 food & nutrition from UNL. About 66% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in food & 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 food & nutrition from ASU - Skysong. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in food & 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 food & nutrition from ASU - Tempe. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for food & 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 food & nutrition from OSU. Of these students, 82% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wayne State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in food & nutrition. 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 food & nutrition from Wayne State. Of these students, 78% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for food & nutrition majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas State University. 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 food & nutrition from Texas State. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
University of Arkansas is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in food & nutrition. 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 food & nutrition from UARK. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Middle Tennessee State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in food & nutrition. 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 food & nutrition from Middle Tennessee State University. About 77% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Kentucky comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in food & nutrition. 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, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in food & nutrition from UK. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for food & nutrition majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Framingham State University. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in food & nutrition from Framingham State. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in food & nutrition. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in food & nutrition from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
Johnson & Wales University - Providence is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in food & nutrition. 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, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in food & nutrition from JWU Providence. Of these students, 77% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for food & nutrition majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of New Mexico - Main Campus. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in food & nutrition from UNM. About 67% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lincoln University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in food & nutrition. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,124 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in food & nutrition from LU Missouri. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
James Madison University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in food & nutrition. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in food & nutrition from JMU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in food & nutrition. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in food & nutrition from IUP. About 90% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to food & nutrition that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Human Nutrition | 603 |
| Foodservice Systems Administration | 189 |
| Other Food & Nutrition | 76 |
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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