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. We've also included details on how Chico State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition science.
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The bachelor's program at Chico State was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition science list. It is also ranked #6 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 40 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Chico handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from Chico State. This makes it the #58 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nutrition Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Chico State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,490 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,311 for all nutrition science students.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,322 | $2,322 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,052 | $1,052 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,020 | $16,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,894 | $2,894 |
Learn more about Chico State tuition and fees.
Of the 52 nutrition science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Chico State, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Chico State 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 Chico State Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in nutrition science from Chico State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a master's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at California State University - Chico.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Sciences | 6 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.