by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UA ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 177 bachelor's degrees in food, nutrition & related services. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 165 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 86 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from UA. This makes it the #1 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nutrition majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,836 a year. 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 UA, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $71,660 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,230 for all nutrition majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $545 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 7% of nutrition bachelor's degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 142 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UA nutrition bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nutrition program at UA make a median salary of $58,442. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nutrition graduates with a master's is $53,540.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 102 students graduated with a master's degree in nutrition from UA. About 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 166 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 163 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 73 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 61 |
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