Bachelor’s Degrees in Nutrition Science
Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,456 people earned their bachelor's degree in nutrition science. This makes it the 92nd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in nutrition science is $30,311. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $26,908 to a high of $34,414.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in nutrition science is $30,786. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $36,297 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $26,260.
The median monthly payment of a nutrition science graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $366.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in nutrition science. About 82.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 622 |
| Women | 2,834 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 516 |
| Black or African American | 155 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 703 |
| White | 1,673 |
| International Students | 166 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 243 |
Most Popular Nutrition Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 109 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in nutrition science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nutrition science students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 161 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition science from University of Arizona. Of these students, 82% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition science at University of Arizona make a median salary of 30,311.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Sacramento. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition science from Sac State. Of these students, 76% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition science at California State University - Sacramento make a median salary of 30,311.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition science from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 84% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,311.
The 4th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Davis. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition science from UC Davis. About 82% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Davis nutrition science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,311.
The 5th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Montclair State University. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition science from Montclair State. Of these students, 73% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Montclair State University nutrition science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,311.
University of Georgia comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition science from UGA. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. University of Georgia nutrition science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,311.
San Diego State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition science. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition science from SDSU. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition science at San Diego State University make a median salary of 30,311.
The 8th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition science from UF. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,311.
North Carolina State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition science. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition science from NC State. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,311.
The 10th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Kansas State University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition science from K -State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition science at Kansas State University make a median salary of 30,311.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition science from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 79% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Berkeley nutrition science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,311.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition science. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition science from Cal Poly Pomona. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition science at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona make a median salary of 30,311.
The 13th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Francisco State University. Each year, around 27,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition science from SFSU. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. San Francisco State University nutrition science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,311.
The 13th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition science from UW Seattle. About 79% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,311.
The 15th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Los Angeles. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition science from Cal State LA. About 84% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Los Angeles nutrition science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,311.
The 16th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas Woman's University. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition science from TWU. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women. Data shows that TWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,311.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition science from UMass Amherst. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. University of Massachusetts Amherst nutrition science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $30,311.
The 18th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition science from Michigan State. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition science at Michigan State University make a median salary of 30,311.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition science from UW - Madison. About 88% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,311.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition science. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Of these students, 93% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,311.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nutrition science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 20,010 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 7,757 |
| International Studies | 5,174 |
| Cognitive Science | 2,797 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 2,426 |
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
- Image Credit: By division, CSIRO under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.