by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Auburn ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition science.
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The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition science list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from Auburn. This makes it the #44 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in nutrition science in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nutrition science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Auburn is $22,149. This is less than $30,311, which is the national median of all nutrition science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Auburn paid an average of $1,338 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $446 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,704 | $32,112 |
| Fees | $1,832 | $1,832 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,396 | $15,396 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,166 | $6,166 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nutrition science from Auburn. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Auburn does not offer an online option for its nutrition science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Auburn Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nutrition science program at Auburn make a median salary of $51,001. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,741.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a master's degree in nutrition science from Auburn. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at Auburn University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.