Master’s Degrees in Nutrition Sciences
Education Levels of Nutrition Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,636 people earned their master's degree in nutrition sciences. This earns it the #126 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for nutrition sciences students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in nutrition sciences. 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 sciences 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 Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 95 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Tufts University. 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 sciences from Tufts. About 89% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition sciences. 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 sciences from Columbia. Of these students, 73% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nutrition sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. 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 sciences from NYU. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Texas Tech University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition sciences. 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 sciences from Texas Tech. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition sciences. 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 sciences from TWU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Boston University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition sciences. 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 sciences from Boston U. Of these students, 97% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bastyr University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition sciences. 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 sciences from Bastyr University. Of these students, 100% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition sciences. 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 sciences from U-M. About 94% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition sciences. 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 sciences from UNC Chapel Hill. About 100% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Louis University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 $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 sciences from SLU. About 81% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Oklahoma is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition sciences. 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 sciences from UCO. About 67% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition sciences. 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 sciences from Teachers College. Of these students, 95% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Saint Joseph is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition sciences. 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 sciences from USJ. About 81% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Dominican University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition sciences. 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 sciences from Dominican U. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Russell Sage College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition sciences. 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 sciences from Russel Sage. Of these students, 96% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for nutrition sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Buffalo. 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 sciences from University at Buffalo. About 80% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for nutrition sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Montclair State University. 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 sciences from Montclair State. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Mississippi State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition sciences. 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 sciences from Mississippi State. About 70% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for nutrition sciences 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 sciences from Penn State University Park. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Kansas is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition sciences. 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 sciences from KU. Of these students, 90% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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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