by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Auburn University compares to other colleges that offer nutrition science.
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Auburn University is a solid choice among schools offering nutrition science. In particular, it placed #62 out of 104 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Auburn University conferred 44 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition science.
Nutrition Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Auburn University report a median salary of $55,862 a year. This is below $71,277, the median for all majors at Auburn University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Auburn University, nutrition science students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $22,803, the typical median for all majors at Auburn University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $33,048 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
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Among recent graduates, 7% of nutrition science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of nutrition science bachelor’s degree graduates at Auburn University are White. Roughly 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Every one of the 5 students who graduated with a master’s degree in nutrition science from Auburn University were women.
The largest share of nutrition science master’s degree graduates at Auburn University were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 6 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in nutrition science from Auburn University identified as women.
The largest share of nutrition science doctoral degree graduates at Auburn University were White. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a doctoral in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the nutrition science majors at Auburn University.
This nutrition science program at Auburn University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | 55 |
Auburn University awarded 55 completions in nutrition sciences recently — 95% to women and 5% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (85%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.