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Nutrition Science in Colorado

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Nutrition Science Schools in Colorado

145 Nutrition Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Nutrition Science major is the 94th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 116
Master’s Degree 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.3%
  • White: 62.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Nutrition Science Grads in Colorado

4,410 people in the state and 259,730 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nutrition science.

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Wages for Nutrition Science Jobs in Colorado

In this state, nutrition science grads earn an average of $61,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,600.

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There are 3 colleges in Colorado that offer nutrition science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,336 after earning their degree at this institution. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Colorado State. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,679. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

A typical student attending University of Northern Colorado will pay a net price of $15,570. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,460 a year. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at University of Northern Colorado.

Nutrition Science Careers in CO

Some of the careers nutrition science majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 32% $59,630
Biological Science Professors 32% $70,770
Dietetic Technicians 27% $25,770
Life Scientists 17% $49,550
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $127,080
Biological Scientists 12% $71,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
International Studies 378
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 236
Sustainability Science 79
Behavioral Science 79
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Biological & Physical Science 54
Interdisciplinary Studies 47
Natural Sciences 29

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View Nationwide Nutrition Science Report

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