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. Also, learn how UCONN ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition science.
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The bachelor's program at UCONN was ranked #19 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition science list. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from UCONN. This makes it the #58 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in nutrition science in 2022, making the school the #23 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 UCONN is $27,575. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $30,311 for all nutrition science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCONN, nutrition science students borrow a median amount of $37,350 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 UCONN is $295 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCONN paid an average of $1,625 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $681 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
Learn more about UCONN tuition and fees.
The nutrition science program at UCONN awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 87% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCONN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UCONN does not offer an online option for its nutrition science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCONN Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a master's degree in nutrition science from UCONN. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at University of Connecticut.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 53 |
| Cultural Studies & Analysis | 2 |
| Medieval Studies | 1 |
| Data Science | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.