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Nutrition Sciences in Pennsylvania

Nutrition Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

142 students earned Nutrition Sciences degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Nutrition Sciences is the 224th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nutrition Sciences Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 102
Master’s Degree 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a nutrition sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nutrition sciences majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 71.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.9%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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Jobs for Nutrition Sciences Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 13,080 people employed in jobs related to a nutrition sciences degree, compared to 259,730 nationwide.

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Wages for Nutrition Sciences Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a nutrition sciences grad in the state is $73,550, compared to a typical salary of $83,600 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer nutrition sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $32,223. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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#2

La Salle University

Philadelphia
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $12,991. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Drexel. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $29,187. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

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Nutrition Sciences Careers in PA

Some of the careers nutrition sciences majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 14% $56,700
Dietetic Technicians 10% $29,090

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