Doctor’s Degrees in Nutrition Science
Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 178 people earned their doctor's degree in nutrition science. This makes it the 90th most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s 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 estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in nutrition science. About 80.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 35 |
| Women | 143 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 87 |
| International Students | 46 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Nutrition Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 51 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in nutrition science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nutrition science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UNC Chapel Hill. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Tufts University. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from Tufts. Of these students, 69% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from Ohio State.
University of California - Davis comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition science. Roughly 39,000 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UC Davis. About 89% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition science. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from Cornell. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
University of Georgia comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition science. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UGA. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition science. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UF. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Tech University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition science. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from Texas Tech. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Emory University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from Emory.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition science. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from Purdue.
The 7th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Auburn University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from Auburn. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UNL.
The 12th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UMN Twin Cities.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition science. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from Texas A&M College Station.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition science. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UIUC. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition science. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UT Austin.
University of Kansas comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from KU. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UT Knoxville.
University of Chicago is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UChicago.
University of California - Berkeley is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition science. Each year, around 42,300 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UC Berkeley.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nutrition science that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 196 |
| Behavioral Science | 150 |
| Computational Science | 91 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 83 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 71 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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