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 Louisiana State University ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #63 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition science list. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 63 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nutrition science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University is $26,117. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,311 for all nutrition science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Louisiana State University, nutrition science students borrow a median amount of $50,843 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,786 for all nutrition science majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Louisiana State University paid an average of $1,016 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $393 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,084 | $1,084 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,296 | $14,296 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,884 | $7,884 |
Learn more about Louisiana State University tuition and fees.
Of the 48 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science from Louisiana State University in 2021-2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Louisiana State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Louisiana State University 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 Louisiana State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 151 |
| International Studies | 36 |
| Sustainability Science | 9 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 5 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.