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 SDSU ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition science programs.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition science list. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from SDSU. This makes it the #54 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nutrition Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SDSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,878 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,311 for all nutrition science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, nutrition science students borrow a median amount of $32,503 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,786 for all nutrition science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nutrition science program at SDSU is $242 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about SDSU tuition and fees.
Of the 110 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science from SDSU in 2021-2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
Of the 15 nutrition science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SDSU, about 13% were men and 87% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 356 |
| Computational Science | 7 |
| Gerontology | 6 |
| Linguistics and Anthropology | 5 |
| International Studies | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.