Doctor’s Degrees in Nutrition Science
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Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors
In 2020-2021, 182 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 | 3,815 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,196 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 182 |
| Graduate Certificate | 118 |
| Associate Degree | 18 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Nutrition Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in nutrition science. About 76.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 43 |
| Women | 139 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 90 |
| International Students | 63 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
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. The nutrition science program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 13 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
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 $61,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to nutrition science majors at Tufts. Of these students, 83% were women and 8% 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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to nutrition science majors at Ohio State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The nutrition science program at University of California - Davis awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to nutrition science majors at Cornell. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
University of Georgia comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition science. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UGA.
University of Florida is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition science. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. 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. The nutrition science program at University of Florida awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from Texas Tech.
The 7th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Emory University. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,800 per year. The nutrition science program at Emory University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #7 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 $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to nutrition science majors at Purdue.
The 7th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Auburn University. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. The nutrition science program at Auburn University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to nutrition science majors at 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. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. The nutrition science program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to nutrition science majors at 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 $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UIUC. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition science from UT Austin. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Kansas comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition science. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. The nutrition science program at University of Kansas awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to nutrition science majors at UT Knoxville. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Chicago is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition science. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to nutrition science majors at 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The nutrition science program at University of California - Berkeley awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 213 |
| Behavioral Science | 138 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 72 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 47 |
| Cognitive Science | 44 |
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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