Here is an overview of this program at Auburn University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Auburn University as a strong choice for nutrition science, placing at #57 out of 103 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 57 of 103 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools in Alabama | 2 of 2 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 of 15 |
The following degree levels are offered in nutrition science at Auburn University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Auburn University handed out 44 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition science.
Auburn University is among the very best schools in the country for nutrition science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Nutrition Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Auburn University report a median salary of $55,862 a year. This is below $71,277, the median for all majors at Auburn University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Auburn University, nutrition science students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $22,803, the typical median for all majors at Auburn University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $33,048 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
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Among recent graduates, 7% of nutrition science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of nutrition science bachelor’s degree graduates at Auburn University are White. Roughly 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Auburn University conferred 44 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition sciences in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (91%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Auburn University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nutrition Science | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nutrition Science | 6 |