by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in nutrition science at BU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU among the top schools in the country for nutrition science, coming in at #7 out of 105 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 7 of 105 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 5 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools in the New England Region | 1 of 11 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nutrition science at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 48 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University awarded 48 master’s degrees in nutrition science.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for nutrition science at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 2% of nutrition science master’s degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The majority of nutrition science master’s degree graduates at BU were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
BU granted 48 master’s degrees in nutrition sciences recently — 98% to women and 2% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
Undergraduate study is also available at BU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nutrition Science | 18 |