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 UC Davis ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition science.
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UC Davis is in the top 10% of the country for nutrition science. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 76 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 136 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 142 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from UC Davis. This makes it the #70 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in nutrition science in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nutrition Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Davis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,512 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $30,311 for all nutrition science bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nutrition science program at UC Davis is $359 per month.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,413 | $3,413 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,381 | $1,381 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,068 | $19,068 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,359 | $5,359 |
Learn more about UC Davis tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 136 students earned a bachelor's degree in nutrition science from UC Davis. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UC Davis 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 UC Davis Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in nutrition science from UC Davis in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis 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 California - Davis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cognitive Science | 188 |
| Marine Science | 20 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 18 |
| Classical & Ancient Studies | 10 |
| Sustainability Science | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.