by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how BU compares to other colleges that offer nutrition science.
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BU is a solid choice among schools offering nutrition science. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 104 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition science.
Nutrition Science students who finish a bachelor’s at BU earn a median of $55,707 a year. This is lower than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 6% of nutrition science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of nutrition science bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 2% of nutrition science master’s degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The majority of nutrition science master’s degree graduates at BU were White. Approximately 60% of graduates 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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the nutrition science majors at Boston University.
The nutrition science program at BU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | 66 |
BU granted 66 completions in nutrition sciences in the latest year of data — 97% to women and 3% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).