by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of Northern Colorado ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at University of Northern Colorado was ranked #63 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Northern Colorado handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from University of Northern Colorado. This makes it the #46 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 University of Northern Colorado is $27,086. 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 University of Northern Colorado, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 $26,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at University of Northern Colorado.
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of nutrition bachelor's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Northern Colorado are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 nutrition majors earned their master's degree from University of Northern Colorado. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 243 |
| Communication Sciences | 78 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 68 |
| Allied Health Professions | 3 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 3 |
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