Human Nutrition Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 50 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.2% of Human Nutrition graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Human Nutrition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,095 people earned theirHuman Nutrition majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Human Nutrition at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 23 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 533 |
| Master’s Degree | 532 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Human Nutrition Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition of $41,526 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,066 |
| 4 years | $41,526 |
| 5 years | $47,346 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Human Nutrition majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition. About 84.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 82 |
| Women | 451 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Human Nutrition graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 295 | 55.3% |
| Asian | 69 | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 7.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 4.7% |
| Race Unknown | 9 | 1.7% |
| International Students | 17 | 3.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.2% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Human Nutrition Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 67 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition. Learn more about the most popular below:
The University of Alabama tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Human Nutrition majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 229 bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 149 bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Bridgeport comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 76 bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New England comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 50 bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 45 bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Winthrop University is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 40 bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Utah University is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Dakota State University is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Online comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Human Nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bastyr University is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cedar Crest College is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Human Nutrition that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 2,264 |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | 373 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other | 135 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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