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 Chico State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition science.
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The bachelor's program at Chico State was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition science list. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Chico handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from Chico State. This makes it the #58 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nutrition Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Chico State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,266 a year. This is higher than $29,265, which is the national median for all nutrition science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Chico State, nutrition science students borrow a median amount of $19,272 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 University - Chico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nutrition science from Chico State. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in nutrition science from Chico State in 2021 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 California State University - Chico with a master's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Sciences | 8 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 5 |
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