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 #89 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #2 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Schools | 89 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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Of the 18 nutrition students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UCA, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UCA does not offer an online option for its nutrition bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCA Online Learning page.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 127 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 106 |
| Communication Sciences | 96 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 85 |
| Allied Health Professions | 32 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.