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 #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools | 2 |
| Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in food, nutrition & related services. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
The median salary of nutrition students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ohio State is $34,540. This is higher than $32,586, which is the national median for all nutrition bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $41,295 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,230 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Ohio State paid an average of $1,556 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 82 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nutrition from Ohio State. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 11 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Ohio State does not offer an online option for its nutrition bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ohio State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of nutrition master's degrees went to men and 60% went to 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, 60% 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 134 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 91 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 64 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 7 |
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