Master’s Degrees in Nutrition Science
Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,636 people earned their master's degree in nutrition science. This makes it the 100th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in nutrition science is $51,741. 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 $48,153 to a high of $60,684.
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 master's degree in nutrition science. About 87.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 211 |
| Women | 1,425 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 142 |
| Black or African American | 70 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 208 |
| White | 925 |
| International Students | 173 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 118 |
Most Popular Nutrition Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 95 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nutrition science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Tufts University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nutrition science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 99 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from Tufts. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Tufts University nutrition science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,741.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition science. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from Columbia. About 73% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition science at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 51,741.
New York University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition science. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from NYU. Of these students, 90% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New York University nutrition science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,741.
The 4th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 47 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from Texas Tech. Of these students, 92% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition science at Texas Tech University make a median salary of 51,741.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition science. 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, 41 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from TWU. Of these students, 94% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas Woman's University nutrition science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,741.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from Boston U. About 97% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition science at Boston University make a median salary of 51,741.
The 7th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bastyr University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,820 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,820 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from Bastyr University. About 100% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Bastyr University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,741.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition science. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from U-M. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition science at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 51,741.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition science. 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, 31 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill nutrition science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,741.
Saint Louis University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition science. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from SLU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition science at Saint Louis University make a median salary of 51,741.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Central Oklahoma. Each year, around 14,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,284 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from UCO. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition science at University of Central Oklahoma make a median salary of 51,741.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from Teachers College. About 95% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Teachers College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,741.
The 13th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Saint Joseph. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from USJ. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition science at University of Saint Joseph make a median salary of 51,741.
The 14th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Dominican University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,194 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from Dominican U. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition science at Dominican University make a median salary of 51,741.
Russell Sage College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition science. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from Russel Sage. About 96% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Russel Sage graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,741.
University at Buffalo is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition science. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from University at Buffalo. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. University at Buffalo nutrition science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,741.
Montclair State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition science. 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, 20 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from Montclair State. Of these students, 86% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Montclair State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,741.
The 14th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mississippi State University. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from Mississippi State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Mississippi State University nutrition science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,741.
The 14th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from Penn State University Park. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus nutrition science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,741.
The 20th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Kansas. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. 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, 19 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from KU. About 90% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Kansas nutrition science graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,741.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nutrition science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Sustainability Science | 1,914 |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 1,860 |
| Behavioral Science | 1,629 |
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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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