by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. 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, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville among the top schools in the country for nutrition science, placing at #77 out of 103 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 77 of 103 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 2 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 15 |
The following degree levels are available for nutrition science at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 54 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville awarded 54 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition science.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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 graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville report a median salary of $44,785 a year. This is below $64,105, the median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, nutrition science students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $22,855, the typical median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $30,704 |
| Fees | $2,252 | $2,552 |
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Among recent graduates, 6% of nutrition science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of nutrition science bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a bachelor’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville granted 54 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition sciences recently — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nutrition Science | 19 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nutrition Science | 2 |
