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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UD ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at UD was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in food, nutrition & related services. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from UD. This makes it the #46 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nutrition students who receive their bachelor's degree at UD is $39,066. This is higher than $32,586, which is the national median for all nutrition bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UD was $1,570 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $585 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about UD tuition and fees.
Of the 17 nutrition students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UD, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from UD in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 77 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 10 |
View All Food, Nutrition & Related Services Related Majors >
More about our data sources and methodologies.