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 University of Arizona ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition science.
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University of Arizona was ranked #10 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nutrition science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 161 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from University of Arizona. This makes it the #70 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 University of Arizona is $31,950. This is higher than $30,311, which is the national median for all nutrition science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Arizona, nutrition science students borrow a median amount of $42,063 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,786 for all nutrition science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nutrition science program at University of Arizona is $343 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Arizona paid an average of $1,544 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $825 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,546 | $37,053 |
| Fees | $1,731 | $1,731 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,400 | $14,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
Learn more about University of Arizona tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 149 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nutrition science from University of Arizona. About 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the University of Arizona 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 University of Arizona Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in nutrition science from University of Arizona in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Arizona 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 University of Arizona with a master's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 University of Arizona.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 251 |
| International Studies | 67 |
| Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | 44 |
| Sustainability Science | 17 |
| Museum Studies | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.