by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for nutrition science students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 56 doctor's degrees in nutrition science to qualified students.
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The nutrition science doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for nutrition science students working on their doctor's degree.
The nutrition science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Nutrition Science Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in nutrition science.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a good decision for students pursuing a doctor's degree in nutrition science. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a doctorate in nutrition science from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
It's hard to beat University of Georgia if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in nutrition science. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in nutrition science from University of Georgia
It's difficult to beat North Carolina State University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in nutrition science. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Raleigh.More information about a doctorate in nutrition science from North Carolina State University
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in nutrition science has to check out University of Florida. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in nutrition science from University of Florida
UK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lexington.More information about a doctorate in nutrition science from University of Kentucky
Located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in nutrition science from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in nutrition science from Mississippi State University
Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in nutrition science from University of Alabama at Birmingham
UNC Greensboro is a large public university located in the large city of Greensboro.More information about a doctorate in nutrition science from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Auburn is a very large public university located in the small city of Auburn.More information about a doctorate in nutrition science from Auburn University
Explore the best nutrition science colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 138 | 6 |
| Georgia | 126 | 13 |
| North Carolina | 115 | 20 |
| Mississippi | 113 | 3 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 4 |
| Alabama | 98 | 9 |
| Kentucky | 87 | 1 |
Nutrition Science is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | 56 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 58 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 31 |
| Behavioral Science | 25 |
| Dispute Resolution | 23 |
| Sustainability Science | 21 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 18 |
| Systems Theory | 15 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 12 |
| International Studies | 9 |
| Earth Systems Science | 9 |
