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 Framingham State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition.
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Framingham State was ranked #10 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nutrition majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Framingham State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in food, nutrition & related services. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from Framingham State. This makes it the #26 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nutrition majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Framingham State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,565 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,474 for all nutrition bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Framingham State, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $26,674 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,945 for all nutrition majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at Framingham State University.
Of the 34 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from Framingham State in 2020-2021, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Framingham State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Framingham State University with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nutrition from Framingham State. About 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Framingham State University with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 30 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 17 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 3 |
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