Master’s Degrees in Human Nutrition
Education Levels of Human Nutrition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 446 people earned their master's degree in human nutrition. This makes it the 255th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in human nutrition at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 603 |
| Master’s Degree | 446 |
| Associate Degree | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8 |
| Basic Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of Human Nutrition Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for human nutrition majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for human nutrition students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in human nutrition. About 92.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 35 |
| Women | 411 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of human nutrition master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 304 |
| International Students | 14 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 29 |
Most Popular Human Nutrition Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 31 colleges that offer a master’s degree in human nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The University of Alabama tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for human nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. 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, 86 people received their master's degree in human nutrition from UA. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
The most popular school in the United States for human nutrition students seekinga master's degree is University of Bridgeport. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in human nutrition from UBridgeport. Of these students, 89% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Case Western Reserve University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human nutrition. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in human nutrition from Case Western. About 82% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central Michigan University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in human nutrition from Central Michigan.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human nutrition. 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, 26 people received their master's degree in human nutrition from WCUPA. Of these students, 100% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
South Dakota State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human nutrition. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in human nutrition from South Dakota State. About 78% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for human nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New England. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,415 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in human nutrition from UNE. About 93% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human nutrition. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. 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, 15 people received their master's degree in human nutrition from Texas State. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Oregon Health & Science University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human nutrition. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in human nutrition from OHSU. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Winthrop University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human nutrition. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in human nutrition from Winthrop. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Baylor University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in human nutrition from Baylor.
The 13th most popular school in the country for human nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Eastern Michigan University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in human nutrition from Eastern Michigan.
University of Houston is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human nutrition. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in human nutrition from UH. About 91% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bastyr University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human nutrition. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,820 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,820 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in human nutrition from Bastyr University. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
University of Arizona comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in human nutrition. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in human nutrition from University of Arizona. About 96% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human nutrition. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in human nutrition from Ohio State. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Central Missouri is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in human nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,325 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in human nutrition from UCM. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for human nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Iowa State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in human nutrition from Iowa State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to human nutrition that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Food & Nutrition | 602 |
| Other Food & Nutrition | 42 |
| Foodservice Systems Administration | 3 |
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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