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, and more. We've also included details on how UCA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at UCA was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #2 in Arkansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in food, nutrition & related services. This is an increase of 60% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from UCA. This makes it the #29 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCA was $476 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $238 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,140 | $14,280 |
| Fees | $2,978 | $2,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,662 | $8,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,447 | $5,447 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 nutrition majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCA. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UCA 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 UCA Online Learning page.
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Master’s in nutrition from UCA in 2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at University of Central Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 54 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.