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. We've also included details on how UWM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition science.
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The bachelor's program at UWM was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition science list. It is also ranked #3 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nutrition science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UWM is $32,538. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $29,265 for all nutrition science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UWM, nutrition science students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all nutrition science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 nutrition science majors earned their bachelor's degree from UWM. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Studies | 35 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 21 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 20 |
| Behavioral Science | 15 |
| Gerontology | 10 |
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