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Master’s Degrees in Nutrition Science

1,196 Yearly Graduations
$48,055 Median Salary
87% Women
A master's degree in nutrition science is offered at 95 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 10.0% of nutrition science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,196 master's degrees were awarded to nutrition science majors. 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 3,815
Master’s Degree 1,196
Doctor’s Degree 182
Graduate Certificate 118
Associate Degree 18
Undergraduate Certificate 1

Earnings of Nutrition Science Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in nutrition science is $48,055. 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 $44,940 to a high of $51,893.

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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 154
Women 1,042
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The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition science master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 67
Black or African American 41
Hispanic or Latino 103
White 771
International Students 120
Other Races/Ethnicities 94
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There are 95 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nutrition science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
99 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $61,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 99 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from Tufts. About 90% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

84 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from Columbia. Of these students, 70% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

New York University

New York, New York
48 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The nutrition science program at New York University awarded 48 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 98% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
47 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from Texas Tech. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#5

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
41 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. The nutrition science program at Texas Woman's University awarded 41 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#6

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
40 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 master's degrees were handed out to nutrition science majors at Boston U. About 78% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Bastyr University

Kenmore, Washington
36 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bastyr University. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,442 per year. The nutrition science program at Bastyr University awarded 36 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 94% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
32 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The nutrition science program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 32 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#9

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
31 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 31 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.

#9

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
31 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year. The nutrition science program at Saint Louis University awarded 31 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, Oklahoma
28 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $6,822 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,142 per year. The nutrition science program at University of Central Oklahoma awarded 28 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

28 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from Teachers College. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.

#13

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, Connecticut
26 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $40,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,328 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 master's degrees were handed out to nutrition science majors at USJ. Of these students, 92% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Dominican University

River Forest, Illinois
20 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for nutrition science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Dominican University. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,943 per year. The nutrition science program at Dominican University awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#14

Russell Sage College

Troy, New York
20 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Russell Sage College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,394 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 per year. The nutrition science program at Russell Sage College awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#14

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
20 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to nutrition science majors at University at Buffalo. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#14

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
20 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $12,323 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,978 per year. The nutrition science program at Montclair State University awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
20 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,110 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,110 per year. The nutrition science program at Mississippi State University awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
20 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to nutrition science majors at Penn State University Park. Of these students, 100% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
19 Yearly Graduations
95% Women

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 $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their master's degree in nutrition science from KU.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to nutrition science that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 1,716
Sustainability Science 1,227
Behavioral Science 1,148
Computational Science 953
International Studies 834

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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