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. We've also included details on how UARK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at UARK was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in food, nutrition & related services. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
Nutrition majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UARK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,986 a year. This is less than $32,586, which is the national median of all nutrition majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UARK, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $43,091 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 UARK paid an average of $890 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $256 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,290 | $13,290 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,816 | $5,816 |
Learn more about UARK tuition and fees.
Of the 50 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from UARK in 2021-2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UARK 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 UARK Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at University of Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 84 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 37 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 12 |
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