Associate Degrees in Nutrition Science
Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 14 people earned their associate degree in nutrition science. This earns it the #243 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nutrition science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,456 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,636 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 178 |
| Graduate Certificate | 131 |
| Basic Certificate | 99 |
| Associate Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Nutrition Science Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for nutrition science students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in nutrition science. About 71.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 10 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Nutrition Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer an associate degree in nutrition science. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
Tulsa Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nutrition science majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in nutrition science from Tulsa Community College. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nutrition science that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Science | 23,920 |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 4,514 |
| Behavioral Science | 789 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 644 |
| Natural Sciences | 607 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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