by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UNL ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition programs.
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UNL is in the top 10% of the country for nutrition. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 44 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 163 bachelor's degrees in food, nutrition & related services. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from UNL. This makes it the #30 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 UNL is $33,728. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,586 for all nutrition bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNL, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $39,574 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,230 for all nutrition majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nutrition program at UNL is $298 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNL was $859 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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Of the 163 nutrition students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNL, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 135 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nutrition program at UNL make a median salary of $45,327. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $53,540.
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Master’s in nutrition from UNL in 2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| 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 Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family & Consumer Economics | 141 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 36 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 25 |
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