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. In addition, we cover how Purdue ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nutrition majors, Purdue came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nutrition students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue is $52,631. This is higher than $33,319, which is the national median for all nutrition bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $348 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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Of the 37 nutrition students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Purdue, about 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Purdue does not offer an online option for its nutrition bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 226 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 223 |
| Public Health | 151 |
| Communication Sciences | 121 |
| Other Health Professions | 23 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.