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. We've also included details on how UW - Madison ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition science.
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UW - Madison is in the top 10% of the country for nutrition science. More specifically it was ranked #8 out of 76 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from UW - Madison. This makes it the #78 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in nutrition science in 2022, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nutrition science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW - Madison is $34,504. This is higher than $30,311, which is the national median for all nutrition science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 59 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nutrition science from UW - Madison. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in nutrition science from UW - Madison in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Science | 135 |
| Sustainability Science | 104 |
| International Studies | 98 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 31 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.