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 Wayne State ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition programs.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in food, nutrition & related services. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from Wayne State. This makes it the #28 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in nutrition in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nutrition majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Wayne State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,303 a year. This is higher than $32,586, which is the national median for all nutrition bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Wayne State paid an average of $1,304 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $568 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,660 | $31,354 |
| Fees | $1,804 | $1,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,316 | $1,316 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,762 | $11,762 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,410 | $4,410 |
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Of the 64 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from Wayne State in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Wayne State 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 Wayne State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of nutrition master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at Wayne State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 69 |
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