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. We've also included details on how La Salle ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition science.
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The bachelor's program at La Salle was ranked #50 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition science list. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 50 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, La Salle University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nutrition science students who receive their bachelor's degree at La Salle is $47,470. 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 La Salle, nutrition science students borrow a median amount of $41,365 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,786 for all nutrition science majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at La Salle paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,270 | $34,270 |
| Fees | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,590 | $15,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 5% of nutrition science bachelor's degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at La Salle are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from La Salle University with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the La Salle nutrition science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the La Salle Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at La Salle University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Systems Theory | 33 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.