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Nutrition Science in Utah

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Nutrition Science Schools in Utah

54 Nutrition Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Nutrition Science is the 123rd most popular major out of a total 272 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 32
Bachelor’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 79.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 3.7%
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Jobs for Nutrition Science Grads in Utah

3,530 people in the state and 259,730 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nutrition science.

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Wages for Nutrition Science Jobs in Utah

Nutrition Science grads earn an average of $74,290 in the state and $83,600 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Utah that offer nutrition science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. 97% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,996 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. 97% of the teachers are full time.

Nutrition Science Careers in UT

Some of the careers nutrition science majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 45% $97,480
Natural Sciences Managers 35% $86,880
Dietitians and Nutritionists 30% $55,750
Dietetic Technicians 28% $24,440
Biological Scientists 24% $75,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 221
International Studies 148
Interdisciplinary Studies 98
Sustainability Science 59
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 11
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Multicultural & Diversity Studies 8
Gerontology 7

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View Nationwide Nutrition Science Report

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