Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition science.
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MSU holds a strong position among schools offering nutrition science. More specifically it was ranked #30 out of 74 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition science.
Nutrition Science students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,430 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, nutrition science graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is lower than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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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 majority of nutrition science bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of nutrition science master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of nutrition science master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the nutrition science majors at Michigan State University.
The nutrition science program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | 48 |
MSU awarded 48 degrees in nutrition sciences in the latest year of data — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%).