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 Iowa State ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition programs.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 66 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from Iowa State. This makes it the #4 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nutrition students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa State is $33,958. This is higher than $33,319, which is the national median for all nutrition bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $24,633 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nutrition bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,084.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nutrition from Iowa State. About 14% were men and 86% 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 Iowa State University with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Iowa State nutrition bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Iowa State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of nutrition master's degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 11 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 9 |
| Allied Health Professions | 7 |
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