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 UD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at UD was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from UD. This makes it the #68 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 $17,669. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,319 for all nutrition students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UD, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $68,782 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,084 for all nutrition majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $585 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 |
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Of the 40 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services from UD in 2021-2022, 5% were men and 95% 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, 68% 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in nutrition from UD in 2022 were women.
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 Delaware with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 200 |
| Nursing | 191 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 86 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 64 |
| Allied Health Professions | 43 |
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