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. Also, learn how Appalachian State ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from Appalachian State. This makes it the #17 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nutrition majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,934 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,319 for all nutrition students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $28,112 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,084 for all nutrition majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Appalachian State was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $177 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,238 |
| Fees | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,258 | $12,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 52 nutrition majors earned their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Appalachian State does not offer an online option for its nutrition bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Appalachian State Online Learning page.
Nutrition majors graduating with a master's degree from Appalachian State make a median salary of $47,674 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $53,223.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 students earned a master's degree in nutrition from Appalachian State. About 91% of these graduates were women and the other 9% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 129 |
| Communication Sciences | 110 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 83 |
| Public Health | 80 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 25 |
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