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About Nutrition Sciences

A scientific program that focuses on the utilization of food for human growth and metabolism, in both normal and dysfunctional states, from the interdisciplinary perspective of the agricultural, human, biological, and biomedical sciences. Includes instruction in food science, biochemistry, physiology, dietetics, food and nutrition studies, biotechnology, biophysics, and the clinical sciences.

For all the 5,488 degrees granted in Nutrition Sciences annually, the majority of them are Masters degree. Out of the 19 students earning degrees at the Associates degree level in the US, 79% percent identify as women and 21% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the country study Nutrition Sciences, Oklahoma has the most graduates. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Nutrition Sciences is $47,533.

Popularity of Nutrition Sciences Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Nutrition Sciences degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Nutrition Sciences majors is Dietetic Technicians. However, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Nutrition Sciences can prepare you for is Dietetic Technicians.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Nutrition Sciences majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Nutrition Sciences majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
19
Female Students
15 (78%)
Male Students
4 (21%)
White (10, 53%)
Hispanic or Latino (4, 21%)
Black or African American (3, 16%)
Two or more races (2, 11%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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