by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Purdue ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nutrition majors, Purdue came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nutrition students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue is $38,807. This is higher than $32,137, which is the national median for all nutrition bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $20,254 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 Purdue University - Main Campus.
Of the 34 nutrition students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Purdue, about 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 227 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 224 |
| Communication Sciences | 126 |
| Public Health | 102 |
| Other Health Professions | 42 |
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