by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cal State LA ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition science.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition science list. It is also ranked #11 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from Cal State LA. This makes it the #44 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nutrition Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal State LA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,096 a year. This is higher than $30,311, which is the national median for all nutrition science bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,011 | $1,011 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,658 | $18,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,858 | $6,858 |
Learn more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
Of the 61 nutrition science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Cal State LA, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Cal State LA 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 Cal State LA Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in nutrition science from Cal State LA in 2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a master's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 California State University - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Sciences | 68 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.