by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how UT Austin ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nutrition science majors, UT Austin came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 2 |
| Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Nutrition Science Graduate Degree Schools | 2 |
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from UT Austin. This makes it the #32 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in nutrition science in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
Learn more about UT Austin tuition and fees.
The nutrition science program at UT Austin awarded 119 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Austin does not offer an online option for its nutrition science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Austin Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a master's degree in nutrition science from UT Austin. About 90% of these graduates were women and the other 10% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Science | 875 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 327 |
| International Studies | 193 |
| Sustainability Science | 97 |
| Computational Science | 85 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.