Doctor’s Degrees in Nutrition Sciences
Education Levels of Nutrition Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 178 people earned their doctor's degree in nutrition sciences. This earns it the #97 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nutrition sciences 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 Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
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 doctor's degree in nutrition sciences. About 80.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 35 |
| Women | 143 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 87 |
| International Students | 46 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Nutrition Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 51 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in nutrition sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nutrition sciences students seekinga doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition sciences from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Tufts University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition sciences. 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition sciences from Tufts. About 69% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition sciences. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition sciences from Ohio State.
University of California - Davis is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition sciences. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition sciences from UC Davis. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for nutrition sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cornell University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition sciences from Cornell. Of these students, 89% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for nutrition sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition sciences from UGA. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition sciences. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition sciences from UF. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for nutrition sciences majors who are seeking their doctor'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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition sciences from Texas Tech. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Emory University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition sciences from Emory.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition sciences. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition sciences from Purdue.
The 7th most popular school in the country for nutrition sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Auburn University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition sciences from Auburn. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition sciences from UNL.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition sciences from UMN Twin Cities.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition sciences from Texas A&M College Station.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition sciences. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition sciences from UIUC. Of these students, 75% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for nutrition sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition sciences from UT Austin.
University of Kansas is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition sciences. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition sciences from KU. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition sciences. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition sciences from UT Knoxville.
The 16th most popular school in the country for nutrition sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Chicago. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition sciences from UChicago.
University of California - Berkeley is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition sciences. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition sciences from UC Berkeley.
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*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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