by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition science.
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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranks competitively among schools offering nutrition science. More specifically it was ranked #52 out of 74 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville awarded 54 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition science.
Nutrition Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville report a median salary of $44,785 a year. This is below $64,105, the median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, nutrition science students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $22,855, the typical median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $30,704 |
| Fees | $2,252 | $2,552 |
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Among recent graduates, 6% of nutrition science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of nutrition science bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a bachelor’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 16% of nutrition science master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of nutrition science master’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a master’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of nutrition science doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of nutrition science doctoral degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nutrition science majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
The nutrition science program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | 75 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville conferred 75 degrees in nutrition sciences in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (76%).