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, and more. We've also included details on how Southern Miss ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #146 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
The nutrition program at Southern Miss awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 5% of these degrees went to men with the other 95% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Southern Miss are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 297 |
| Public Health | 95 |
| Communication Sciences | 76 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 22 |
| Allied Health Professions | 12 |
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