by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nutrition students who receive their bachelor's degree at WMU is $19,207. 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 WMU, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $26,990 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all nutrition majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at Western Michigan University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 nutrition majors earned their bachelor's degree from WMU. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 205 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 140 |
| Nursing | 121 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 111 |
| Communication Sciences | 68 |
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