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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Texas State ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at Texas State was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas State University handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in food, nutrition & related services. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from Texas State. This makes it the #22 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 Texas State is $36,601. 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 Texas State, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $24,811 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nutrition bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,230.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nutrition program at Texas State is $233 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Texas State paid an average of $727 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $740 | $740 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,170 | $4,170 |
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Of the 78 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from Texas State in 2021-2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Texas 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 Texas State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a master's degree in nutrition from Texas State. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at Texas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 97 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 39 |
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