by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Appalachian State ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from Appalachian State. This makes it the #17 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nutrition students who receive their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State is $22,716. This is less than $32,137, which is the national median of all nutrition majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Nutrition majors graduating with a master's degree from Appalachian State make a median salary of $45,824 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,617.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $25,025 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nutrition bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at Appalachian State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 students earned a bachelor's degree in nutrition from Appalachian State. About 84% of these graduates were women and the other 16% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 30 students who graduated with a Master’s in nutrition from Appalachian State in 2021, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 152 |
| Communication Sciences | 121 |
| Public Health | 75 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 54 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 25 |
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