Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how HU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition science.
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During the most recent reporting year, Howard University handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition science.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,450 | $35,344 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of nutrition science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of nutrition science bachelor’s degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a bachelor’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in nutrition science from HU identified as men.
The majority of nutrition science master’s degree graduates at HU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard 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 | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of nutrition science doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of nutrition science doctoral degree graduates at HU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a doctoral in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at Howard University.
The nutrition science program at HU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | 19 |
HU awarded 19 completions in nutrition sciences recently — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (58%).