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 Hunter ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at Hunter was ranked #50 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Hunter College handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in food, nutrition & related services. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from Hunter. This makes it the #21 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nutrition majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Hunter go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,772 a year. This is less than $30,474, which is the national median of all nutrition majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Nutrition majors graduating with a master's degree from Hunter make a median salary of $13,207 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,500.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at Hunter College.
Of the 15 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from Hunter in 2020-2021, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 16 nutrition students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Hunter, about 13% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
