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. Also, learn how UCONN ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition science.
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The bachelor's program at UCONN was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition science list. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from UCONN. This makes it the #58 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in nutrition science in 2021, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nutrition Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCONN go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,053 a year. This is less than $29,265, which is the national median of all nutrition science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCONN, nutrition science students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all nutrition science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nutrition science program at UCONN is $295 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at University of Connecticut.
The nutrition science program at UCONN awarded 32 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in nutrition science from UCONN in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCONN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 62 |
| Cultural Studies & Analysis | 1 |
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