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Nutrition Science in Texas

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Nutrition Science Schools in Texas

454 students earned Nutrition Science degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Nutrition Science is the 106th most popular major in the state out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 309
Master’s Degree 124
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.9%
  • White: 53.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Nutrition Science Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 17,070 people employed in jobs related to a nutrition science degree, compared to 259,730 nationwide.

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Wages for Nutrition Science Jobs in Texas

In this state, nutrition science grads earn an average of $80,900. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,600.

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There are 9 colleges in Texas that offer nutrition science degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $18,919.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,433 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,684. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $47,287 after graduation.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
11,379 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,181 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. In their early career, UT Austin grads earn an average salary of $54,287.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
7,917 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,955 after graduation. A typical student attending UT Rio Grande Valley will pay a net price of $3,743. 83% of the teachers are full time.

#9

San Antonio College

San Antonio
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,231 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Graduates earn an average $29,861 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,564.

Nutrition Science Careers in TX

Some of the careers nutrition science majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 22% $57,000
Biological Science Professors 19% $85,310
Dietetic Technicians 17% $23,780
Life Scientists 16% $84,300
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Biological Scientists 11% $80,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 8,968
Interdisciplinary Studies 660
Biological & Physical Science 653
International Studies 600
Behavioral Science 475
218
Natural Sciences 147
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