Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Mississippi State University compares to other colleges that offer nutrition science.
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Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,110 | $27,487 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
Learn more about Mississippi State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of nutrition science master’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of nutrition science master’s degree graduates at Mississippi State University are White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a master’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in nutrition science from Mississippi State University identified as men.
The largest share of nutrition science doctoral degree graduates at Mississippi State University were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a doctoral in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at Mississippi State University.
This nutrition science program at Mississippi State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | 23 |
Mississippi State University awarded 23 degrees in nutrition sciences in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (70%).
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