by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how K -State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition science.
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The bachelor's program at K -State was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition science list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 163 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is an increase of 61% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from K -State. This makes it the #49 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in nutrition science in 2022, making the school the #23 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 K -State is $33,381. This is higher than $30,311, which is the national median for all nutrition science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at K -State, nutrition science students borrow a median amount of $33,225 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,786 for all nutrition science majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at K -State paid an average of $895 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $332 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,964 | $26,838 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,020 | $12,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,268 | $5,268 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 163 nutrition science majors earned their bachelor's degree from K -State. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at K -State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
K -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 K -State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of nutrition science master's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a master's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at Kansas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Sciences | 67 |
| Gerontology | 56 |
| Dispute Resolution | 32 |
| International Studies | 26 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 12 |
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