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 Ohio State ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nutrition majors, Ohio State came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in food, nutrition & related services. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from Ohio State. This makes it the #42 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nutrition majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ohio State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,517 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,474 for all nutrition bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $26,654 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,945 for all nutrition majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nutrition program at Ohio State is $287 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of nutrition bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ohio State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in nutrition from Ohio State in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ohio State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 185 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 103 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 62 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 11 |
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