by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cornell University. Degrees are awarded 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 ranks Cornell University as a strong choice for nutrition science, placing at #13 out of 103 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 13 of 103 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools in New York | 2 of 10 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 of 18 |
Here is each degree level granted in nutrition science at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cornell University awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition science.
Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for nutrition science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Nutrition Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cornell University report a median salary of $58,713 a year. This is below $118,994, the median for all majors at Cornell University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, nutrition science graduates take on a median debt of $13,750 in student loans. This is below $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 9% of nutrition science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of nutrition science bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University were White. About 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Cornell University granted 22 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition sciences in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (32%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cornell University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nutrition Science | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nutrition Science | 7 |
