by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Purdue University Global ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition programs.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue University Global was ranked #28 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 1 | |
| Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 2 |
| 11 | |
| Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University Global handed out 249 bachelor's degrees in dietetics and clinical nutrition services. Due to this, the school was ranked #1 in popularity out of all colleges and universities that offer this degree. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 220 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nutrition students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue University Global is $33,198. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,137 for all nutrition bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue University Global, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $42,144 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all nutrition majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at Purdue University Global.
The nutrition program at Purdue University Global awarded 249 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 154 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 20 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,282 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 1,257 |
| Nursing | 1,207 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 176 |
| Public Health | 153 |
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