by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMass Amherst. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMass Amherst highly for nutrition science, ranked #54 out of 103 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 54 of 103 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools in Massachusetts | 4 of 5 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools in the New England Region | 8 of 11 |
Here is each degree level granted in nutrition science at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition science.
UMass Amherst holds a strong position among schools offering nutrition science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst, nutrition science students accumulate a median of $23,791 in student loans. This is lower than $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 9% of nutrition science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of nutrition science bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMass Amherst conferred 47 bachelor’s completions in nutrition sciences in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UMass Amherst. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nutrition Science | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nutrition Science | 3 |