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Nutrition Science in Mississippi

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Nutrition Science Schools in Mississippi

23 students earned Nutrition Science degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Nutrition Science is the 150th most popular major in the state out of a total 235 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 17.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 65.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.4%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Nutrition Science Grads in Mississippi

There are 1,450 people in the state and 259,730 people in the nation working in nutrition science jobs.

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Wages for Nutrition Science Jobs in Mississippi

In this state, nutrition science grads earn an average of $75,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,600.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

A typical student attending Mississippi State will pay a net price of $16,122. Graduates earn an average $37,538 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

Nutrition Science Careers in MS

Some of the careers nutrition science majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 14% $68,630
Dietetic Technicians 10% $24,130
Dietitians and Nutritionists 9% $50,640
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $98,890
Biological Scientists 0% $75,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 390
Interdisciplinary Studies 174
Biological & Physical Science 14
Multicultural & Diversity Studies 8
International Studies 6
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Gerontology 2

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