by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Lamar University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition.
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The nutrition major at Lamar University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Food, Nutrition & Related Services. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lamar University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in food, nutrition & related services. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 57 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from Lamar University. This makes it the #4 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lamar University, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $21,482 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 $25,945.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at Lamar University.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of nutrition bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of nutrition master's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lamar University with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 5 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 4 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 2 |
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