by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Virginia Tech. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Virginia Tech as a strong choice for food, nutrition & related services, placing at #4 out of 65 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for food, nutrition & related services at Virginia Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 224 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded 224 bachelor’s degrees in food, nutrition & related services.
Virginia Tech is among the very best schools in the country for food, nutrition & related services at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Food, Nutrition & Related Services majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech report a median salary of $58,692 a year. This is below $77,896, the median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, food, nutrition & related services graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,442, the typical median for all majors at Virginia Tech.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,420 | $34,362 |
| Fees | $2,796 | $3,402 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of food, nutrition & related services bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of food, nutrition & related services bachelor’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a bachelor’s in food, nutrition & related services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 160 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Virginia Tech granted 224 bachelor’s degrees in foods, nutrition, and wellness studies, general recently — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Virginia Tech. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 6 |
