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 ECU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
Nutrition majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ECU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,900 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,319 for all nutrition students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ECU, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $28,212 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,084 for all nutrition majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ECU paid an average of $864 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,794 | $1,794 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,176 | $4,176 |
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Of the 31 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nutrition from ECU in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
ECU 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 ECU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at East Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 568 |
| Public Health | 348 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 134 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 104 |
| Communication Sciences | 100 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.