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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition science list. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #70 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in nutrition science in 2022, making the school the #38 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nutrition science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick is $20,764. This is less than $30,311, which is the national median of all nutrition science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rutgers New Brunswick was $1,054 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.
Of the 55 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2021-2022, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Rutgers New Brunswick does not offer an online option for its nutrition science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Nutrition Science from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2021-2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Science | 92 |
| Sustainability Science | 45 |
| Cognitive Science | 42 |
| Medieval Studies | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.