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, and more. Also, learn how Boston U ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition science.
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Boston U was ranked #12 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nutrition science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is an increase of 85% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from Boston U. This makes it the #6 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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Of the 24 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science from Boston U in 2021-2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Boston U does not offer an online option for its nutrition science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nutrition science program at Boston U make a median salary of $60,684. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nutrition science graduates with a master's is $51,741.
The nutrition science program at Boston U awarded 36 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Boston U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 67 |
| Mathematical Economics | 42 |
| Systems Theory | 38 |
| Classical & Ancient Studies | 6 |
| Historic Preservation | 3 |
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