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. Also, learn how ECU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nutrition students who receive their bachelor's degree at ECU is $30,045. This is less than $32,137, which is the national median of all nutrition majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ECU, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $21,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nutrition bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at East Carolina University.
Of the 42 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services from ECU in 2020-2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ECU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 482 |
| Public Health | 344 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 139 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 112 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 103 |
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