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 Virginia Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition programs.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools | 1 |
| Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 252 bachelor's degrees in food, nutrition & related services. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 275 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #58 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in nutrition in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nutrition students who receive their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech is $25,414. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,586 for all nutrition students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech, nutrition students borrow a median amount of $47,181 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 Virginia Tech is $491 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Virginia Tech paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $529 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
Learn more about Virginia Tech tuition and fees.
Of the 252 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from Virginia Tech in 2021-2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 195 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in nutrition from Virginia Tech. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 230 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 86 |
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