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Nutrition Science in California

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Nutrition Science Schools in California

1,195 Nutrition Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Nutrition Science is the 82nd most popular major out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors in California

Nutrition Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,109
Master’s Degree 67
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In California, a nutrition science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nutrition science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 23.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.0%
  • White: 26.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.9%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Nutrition Science Grads in California

There are 38,030 people in the state and 259,730 people in the nation working in nutrition science jobs.

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Wages for Nutrition Science Jobs in California

Nutrition Science grads earn an average of $91,340 in the state and $83,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer nutrition science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

A typical student attending UC Davis will pay a net price of $15,768. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. Most students complete their degree in 5.04 years. 85% of students get financical aid.

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,314 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,032. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. In their early career, UC Berkeley grads earn an average salary of $65,914.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.82 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $51,735 after graduation.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,459. It takes the average student 4.75 years to graduate.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

The average student takes 5.14 years to complete their degree at Cal State LA. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $46,059 after graduation.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

A typical student attending San Jose State will pay a net price of $16,542. The average student takes 4.98 years to complete their degree at San Jose State. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Nutrition Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers nutrition science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 20% $75,830
Biological Science Professors 19% $116,420
Dietetic Technicians 14% $31,600
Biological Scientists 12% $87,760
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
Life Scientists 11% $94,220

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nutrition science.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Biological & Physical Science 18,864
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 2,975
Cognitive Science 1,765
International Studies 1,569
Human Biology 609
Behavioral Science 570
Mathematics & Computer Science 475
Gerontology 285

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