by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Cal Poly Pomona ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition science.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly Pomona was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition science list. It is also ranked #10 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 110 degrees were handed out.
Nutrition Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly Pomona go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,653 a year. This is less than $29,265, which is the national median of all nutrition science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly Pomona, nutrition science students borrow a median amount of $17,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nutrition science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 93 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nutrition science from Cal Poly Pomona. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State Polytechnic University - Pomona with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Science, Technology & Society | 5 |
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