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, and more. In addition, we cover how Iowa State ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition science list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from Iowa State. This makes it the #65 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Iowa State paid an average of $1,091 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $376 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
Learn more about Iowa State tuition and fees.
Of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nutrition science from Iowa State in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Iowa 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 Iowa State Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in nutrition science from Iowa State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Computer Interaction | 59 |
| Sustainability Science | 26 |
| Computational Science | 16 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 7 |
| Gerontology | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.