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. We've also included details on how UT Austin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at UT Austin was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in food, nutrition & related services. This is a decrease of 89% over the previous year when 158 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nutrition students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Austin is $30,356. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,474 for all nutrition students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $19,940 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 $22,996.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nutrition program at UT Austin is $319 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $546 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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Of the 18 nutrition students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Austin, about 28% were men and 72% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 168 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 41 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 17 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.