Here, 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 UD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition.
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UD was ranked #25 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nutrition majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from UD. This makes it the #68 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nutrition students who receive their bachelor's degree at UD is $22,391. This is less than $32,137, which is the national median of all nutrition majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UD, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allnutrition bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at University of Delaware.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nutrition from UD. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in nutrition.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
White | 35 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 4 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in nutrition from UD in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in nutrition.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 4 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Nursing | 193 |
Public Health | 179 |
Health Sciences & Services | 74 |
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 57 |
Allied Health Professions | 30 |
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