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. In addition, we cover how Cornell ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition science programs.
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Cornell was ranked #9 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nutrition science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from Cornell. This makes it the #82 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in nutrition science in 2022, making the school the #5 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 Cornell is $30,508. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,311 for all nutrition science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
Learn more about Cornell tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 4% of nutrition science bachelor's degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Cornell 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 Cornell Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 nutrition science majors earned their master's degree from Cornell. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| 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 Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Science | 16 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 11 |
| Medieval Studies | 3 |
| Historic Preservation | 2 |
| Behavioral Science | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.