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 UT Knoxville ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition science list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #42 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in nutrition science in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nutrition science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville is $18,122. This is less than $30,311, which is the national median of all nutrition science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Knoxville paid an average of $1,137 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $378 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 nutrition science majors earned their bachelor's degree from UT Knoxville. Of these graduates, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UT Knoxville 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 UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
Of the 22 nutrition science students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Knoxville, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 99 |
| Sustainability Science | 15 |
| International Studies | 6 |
| Gerontology | 4 |
| Systems Theory | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.