by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU among the top schools in the country for nutrition science, coming in at #5 out of 103 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 5 of 103 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 5 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools in the New England Region | 1 of 11 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nutrition science at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 48 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition science.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for nutrition science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Nutrition Science students who finish a bachelor’s at BU earn a median of $55,707 a year. This is lower than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 6% of nutrition science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of nutrition science bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. About 56% of graduates fell into 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
BU conferred 18 bachelor’s completions in nutrition sciences in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (56%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nutrition Science | 48 |