Here is an overview of this program at MSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU among the top schools in the country for nutrition science, ranked #44 out of 103 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 44 of 103 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools in Michigan | 2 of 2 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 11 |
The following degree levels are offered in nutrition science at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 35 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition science.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for nutrition science at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Nutrition Science students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,430 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, nutrition science graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is lower than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 6% of nutrition science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of nutrition science bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
MSU conferred 35 bachelor’s completions in nutrition sciences in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at MSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nutrition Science | 13 |