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#1

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

University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OK

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

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Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$55,128

#2

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

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Columbia University requires all freshman students to apply online, using either The Coalition Application...

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$22,058

Median Starting Salary

$45,533

#3

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

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Generally, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,370–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$19,318

Median Starting Salary

$52,832

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Nutrition Sciences

A scientific program that focuses on the utilization of food for human growth and metabolism, in both normal and dysfunctional states, from the interdisciplinary perspective of the agricultural, human, biological, and biomedical sciences. Includes instruction in food science, biochemistry, physiology, dietetics, food and nutrition studies, biotechnology, biophysics, and the clinical sciences.

For all the 5,488 degrees granted in Nutrition Sciences annually, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Out of the 27 students earning degrees at the Post masters certificate level in the US, 85% percent identify as women and 15% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the country study Nutrition Sciences, Oklahoma has the most graduates. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Nutrition Sciences is $47,533.

Popularity of Nutrition Sciences Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Nutrition Sciences degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

For Nutrition Sciences majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary and Natural Sciences Managers. Additionally, Nutrition Sciences graduates may land a top paying job, such as Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary or Biological Scientists, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Nutrition Sciences majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
27
Female Students
23 (85%)
Male Students
4 (14%)

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