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. In addition, we cover how URI ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition programs.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #16 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from URI. This makes it the #11 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 URI is $33,319. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allnutrition bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
While getting their bachelor's degree at URI, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $38,583 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,084 for all nutrition majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at URI paid an average of $1,396 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $588 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 |
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Of the 35 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services from URI in 2021-2022, 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 Rhode Island with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the URI 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 URI Online Learning page.
Nutrition majors graduating with a master's degree from URI make a median salary of $58,995 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nutrition graduates with a master's is $53,223.
The nutrition program at URI awarded 50 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 4% of these degrees went to men with the other 96% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 37 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at University of Rhode Island.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 331 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 177 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 130 |
| Communication Sciences | 85 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 26 |
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