Associate Degrees in Nutrition Science
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Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 18 associate degrees were awarded to nutrition science majors. 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 | 3,815 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,196 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 182 |
| Graduate Certificate | 118 |
| Associate Degree | 18 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
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
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in nutrition science is $6,625. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $6,625 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $6,625.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in nutrition science. About 72.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 13 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
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 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in nutrition science from Tulsa Community College. About 81% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Antonio College. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 associate degrees were handed out to nutrition science majors at San Antonio College.
Casper College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nutrition science. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 associate degrees were handed out to nutrition science majors at Casper College.
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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 | 25,627 |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 5,063 |
| Behavioral Science | 795 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 639 |
| Natural Sciences | 476 |
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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