by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at ISU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ISU highly for nutrition science, ranked #60 out of 103 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 60 of 103 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools in Iowa | 1 of 1 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools in the Plains States Region | 5 of 6 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nutrition science at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition science.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for nutrition science at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Nutrition Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ISU report a median salary of $50,439 a year. This is lower than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at ISU, nutrition science students accumulate a median of $16,474 in student loans. This is lower than $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of nutrition science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of nutrition science bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU are White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
ISU granted 21 bachelor’s completions in nutrition sciences in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (76%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ISU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nutrition Science | 6 |
