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#1

#1 Best College for Human Nutrition in the U.S.

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Each year, South Dakota State University awards about 315 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Managerial Economics, Biomedical Sciences, General, Animal Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,020–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$53,656

#2

#2 Best College for Human Nutrition in the U.S.

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

At The University of Alabama, the most popular majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,110–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$50,873

#3

#3 Best College for Human Nutrition in the U.S.

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Annually, Iowa State University grants about 369 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Animal Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,090–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$52,399

#4

#4 Best College for Human Nutrition in the U.S.

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Every year, Michigan State University awards around 580 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,120–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$51,801

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About Human Nutrition

A program that focuses on the relationships between food consumption and human development and health. Includes instruction in the cellular and molecular processes of food processing in the human body, related metabolic processes, the relationship of food and nutrition to disease, and nutritional needs across the life span.

Students who are passionate about Human Nutrition can study up to a Post masters certificate. Currently, 1,086 students earn a some level of degree in Human Nutrition around the country each year. More students earn a degree in Human Nutrition in the state of South Dakota than any other state. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition is $40,900.

Popularity of Human Nutrition Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Human Nutrition majors is Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in Human Nutrition can prepare you for is Dietitians and Nutritionists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Human Nutrition majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Human Nutrition majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
7
Female Students
4 (57%)
Male Students
3 (42%)

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