Human Nutrition Master’s Degrees
There are 50 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Human Nutrition. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and27% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.5% of Human Nutrition graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Human Nutrition Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,095 students 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 | 533 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 532 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Human Nutrition Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Human Nutrition of $41,526 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Human Nutrition. About 90.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 50 |
| Women | 464 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Human Nutrition graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 363 | 70.6% |
| Asian | 17 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 4.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 18 | 3.5% |
| International Students | 13 | 2.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Human Nutrition Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 67 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 229 master'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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 149 master's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Bridgeport comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 76 master'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 is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in Human Nutrition from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master'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.
Case Western Reserve University is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 45 master's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Winthrop University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master'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.
University of Arizona comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 31 master's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 29 master'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.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 25 master'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.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Human Nutrition from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Human Nutrition from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 23 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 22 master'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.
South Dakota State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Human Nutrition from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Online is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master'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.
University of Connecticut comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 14 master'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.
Bastyr University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cedar Crest College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Human Nutrition that also offer master’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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