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. In addition, we cover how UNLV ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition science programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition science list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 73 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from UNLV. This makes it the #70 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nutrition science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNLV is $27,171. This is less than $30,311, which is the national median of all nutrition science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNLV was $551 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,354 | $25,307 |
| Fees | $788 | $792 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,072 | $12,072 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,050 | $4,050 |
Learn more about UNLV tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nutrition science from UNLV. About 13% were men and 87% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UNLV nutrition science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNLV Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in nutrition science from UNLV in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a master's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 31 |
| Human Biology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.