by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Davis. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Davis as a strong choice for nutrition science, coming in at #11 out of 103 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 11 of 103 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools in California | 3 of 17 |
The following degree levels are offered in nutrition science at UC Davis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 124 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Davis conferred 124 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition science.
UC Davis is in the top 10% of the country for nutrition science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Nutrition Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Davis report a median salary of $53,852 a year. This is lower than $64,648, the median for all majors at UC Davis.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Davis, nutrition science graduates take on a median debt of $14,166 in student loans. This is below $14,443, the typical median for all majors at UC Davis.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,544 | $3,544 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of nutrition science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of nutrition science bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Davis were Asian. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a bachelor’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UC Davis granted 124 bachelor’s completions in nutrition sciences in the latest year of data — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (43%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UC Davis. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nutrition Science | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nutrition Science | 8 |
