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, and more. In addition, we cover how Mizzou ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition programs.
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Mizzou was ranked #12 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nutrition majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from Mizzou. This makes it the #35 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Mizzou paid an average of $1,384 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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The nutrition program at Mizzou awarded 61 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Mizzou 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 Mizzou Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nutrition program at Mizzou make a median salary of $47,567. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $53,223.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in nutrition from Mizzou 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 Missouri - Columbia with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| 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 Missouri - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 439 |
| Nursing | 347 |
| Public Health | 141 |
| Medicine | 109 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 104 |
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