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. We've also included details on how SFSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition science.
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The bachelor's program at SFSU was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition science list. It is also ranked #7 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 41 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
Nutrition Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SFSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,620 a year. This is higher than $30,311, which is the national median for all nutrition science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SFSU, nutrition science students borrow a median amount of $36,905 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,786 for all nutrition science majors across the country.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,682 | $1,682 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,099 | $1,099 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,955 | $17,955 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of nutrition science bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Online degrees for the SFSU 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 SFSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at San Francisco State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Museum Studies | 13 |
| Marine Science | 11 |
| Gerontology | 10 |
| Behavioral Science | 4 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.