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, and more. In addition, we cover how Tufts ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition science programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nutrition science majors, Tufts came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tufts University handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science.
In 2022, 99 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from Tufts. This makes it the #1 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in nutrition science in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Tufts paid an average of $2,212 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,358 | $66,358 |
| Fees | $1,486 | $1,486 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,660 | $17,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,796 | $1,796 |
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Tufts does not offer an online option for its nutrition science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Tufts Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nutrition science program at Tufts make a median salary of $62,757. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nutrition science graduates with a master's is $51,741.
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of nutrition science master's degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Tufts are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at Tufts University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biopsychology | 66 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 62 |
| Cognitive Science | 40 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 36 |
| Computational Science | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.