by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at San Diego State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates San Diego State University as a strong choice for nutrition science, ranked #21 out of 103 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 21 of 103 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools in California | 6 of 17 |
The following degree levels are granted in nutrition science at San Diego State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 60 |
| Master’s | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, San Diego State University awarded 60 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition science.
San Diego State University ranks competitively among schools offering nutrition science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at San Diego State University, nutrition science students borrow a median amount of $18,000 in student loans. This is higher than $16,292, the typical median for all majors at San Diego State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of nutrition science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of nutrition science bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University are Hispanic or Latino. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
San Diego State University conferred 60 bachelor’s completions in nutrition sciences recently — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (40%).
Graduate study is also available at San Diego State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nutrition Science | 12 |