by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Boston U ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition science.
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Boston U is in the top 10% of the country for nutrition science. More specifically it was ranked #8 out of 76 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 40 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from Boston U. This makes it the #6 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nutrition Science majors graduating with a master's degree from Boston U make a median salary of $52,553 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nutrition science graduates with a master's is $48,055.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at Boston University.
All of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nutrition science from Boston U in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 40 students who earned a master's degree in Nutrition Science from Boston U in 2020-2021, 23% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 77 |
| Systems Theory | 24 |
| Classical & Ancient Studies | 7 |
| Historic Preservation | 6 |
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