by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Nutrition Sciences. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Nutrition Science is a major offered under the multi / interdisciplinary studies program of study at Howard University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in nutrition science, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Howard paid an average of $1,108 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,464 | $26,464 |
| Fees | $1,976 | $1,976 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,650 | $15,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,260 | $3,260 |
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Online degrees for the Howard nutrition science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Howard Online Learning page.
About 90.0% of the students who received their Bachelor’s in nutrition science in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 81.9%.
Around 80.0% of nutrition science bachelor’s degree recipients at Howard in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 42%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Nutrition Science students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | 10 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to nutrition science.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 7 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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