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 Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition science list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from Michigan State. This makes it the #41 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nutrition Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,759 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,311 for all nutrition science students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $564 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
Learn more about Michigan State tuition and fees.
Of the 54 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science from Michigan State in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Michigan 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
Of the 12 nutrition science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Michigan State, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computational Science | 61 |
| Sustainability Science | 59 |
| International Studies | 56 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 42 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.