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 University of Northern Colorado ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at University of Northern Colorado was ranked #88 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Colorado handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from University of Northern Colorado. This makes it the #46 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nutrition majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Northern Colorado go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,224 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,319 for all nutrition students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Northern Colorado paid an average of $925 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $352 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,784 | $23,196 |
| Fees | $2,744 | $2,744 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,230 | $15,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,238 | $3,238 |
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Of the 45 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services from University of Northern Colorado in 2021-2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in nutrition from University of Northern Colorado in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at University of Northern Colorado.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 211 |
| Communication Sciences | 91 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 69 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 7 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 5 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.