Nutrition Science Schools in New Jersey
153 Nutrition Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.
As a degree choice, Nutrition Science is the 73rd most popular major in the state.
Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors in New Jersey
Nutrition Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Bachelor’s Degree | 96 |
Master’s Degree | 40 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 13 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 13 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 4 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 4 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 4 |
Gender Distribution
In New Jersey, a nutrition science major is more popular with women than with men.
Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of nutrition science majors in New Jersey is as follows:
- Asian: 10.5%
- Black or African American: 7.8%
- Hispanic or Latino: 22.2%
- White: 45.1%
- Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
- Other Races: 10.5%
Jobs for Nutrition Science Grads in New Jersey
There are 4,510 people in the state and 259,730 people in the nation working in nutrition science jobs.
Wages for Nutrition Science Jobs in New Jersey
A typical salary for a nutrition science grad in the state is $76,330, compared to a typical salary of $83,600 nationwide.
Most Popular Nutrition Science Programs in NJ
There are 2 colleges in New Jersey that offer nutrition science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:
It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,677. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.
Request Information70% of students get financical aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,675.
Request InformationNutrition Science Careers in NJ
Some of the careers nutrition science majors go into include:
Job Title | NJ Job Growth | NJ Median Salary |
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Dietitians and Nutritionists | 13% | $68,160 |
Dietetic Technicians | 6% | $33,410 |
Related Majors in New Jersey
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nutrition science.
Major | Annual Graduates in NJ |
---|---|
Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 1,172 |
Biological & Physical Science | 374 |
Sustainability Science | 109 |
Interdisciplinary Studies | 92 |
Cognitive Science | 46 |
International Studies | 46 |
Holocaust Studies | 33 |
Behavioral Science | 29 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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