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. We've also included details on how UARK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at UARK was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in food, nutrition & related services. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nutrition students who receive their bachelor's degree at UARK is $34,463. This is higher than $30,474, which is the national median for all nutrition bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UARK, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $24,400 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 $25,945.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at University of Arkansas.
Of the 71 nutrition students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UARK, about 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UARK 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 University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 87 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 53 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 6 |
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