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, and more. In addition, we cover how NAU ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition programs.
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NAU is in the top 10% of the country for nutrition. More specifically it was ranked #9 out of 99 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Schools | 9 |
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from NAU. This makes it the #42 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NAU was $1,150 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $473 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
Of the 20 nutrition students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NAU, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the NAU nutrition bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NAU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a master's degree in nutrition from NAU. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 520 |
| Communication Sciences | 230 |
| Public Health | 153 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 144 |
| Allied Health Professions | 73 |
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