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. Also, learn how UA ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nutrition majors, UA came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 165 bachelor's degrees in food, nutrition & related services. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 86 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from UA. This makes it the #1 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nutrition majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,610 a year. This is less than $30,474, which is the national median of all nutrition majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's nutrition program at UA make a median salary of $43,209. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,500.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UA, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,945 for all nutrition majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at The University of Alabama.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of nutrition bachelor's degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Of the 86 students who graduated with a Master’s in nutrition from UA in 2021, 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 221 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 168 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 99 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 54 |
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