by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how JMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at JMU was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in food, nutrition & related services. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nutrition students who receive their bachelor's degree at JMU is $24,860. This is less than $32,586, which is the national median of all nutrition majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at JMU paid an average of $837 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,914 | $25,128 |
| Fees | $5,662 | $5,662 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,254 | $1,254 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,584 | $12,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,560 | $4,560 |
Learn more about JMU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of nutrition bachelor's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the JMU nutrition bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the JMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at James Madison University.
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