by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Ball State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from Ball State. This makes it the #23 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ball State was $1,118 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $336 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,688 | $26,696 |
| Fees | $2,070 | $2,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,064 | $12,064 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,552 | $2,552 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a bachelor's degree in nutrition from Ball State. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ball State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Ball 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 Ball State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nutrition program at Ball State make a median salary of $55,317. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nutrition graduates with a master's is $53,223.
Of the 24 nutrition students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Ball State, about 8% were men and 92% were women.
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 Ball State University with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at Ball State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 220 |
| Communication Sciences | 102 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 31 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 27 |
| Allied Health Professions | 21 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.