by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how UT Austin compares to other colleges that offer nutrition science.
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UT Austin is in the top 5% of the country for nutrition science. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 74 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Nutrition Science Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Nutrition Science Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 1 |
| Best Value Nutrition Science Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin awarded 104 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition science.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
Read more about UT Austin tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of nutrition science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of nutrition science bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin were Asian. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 12% of nutrition science master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of nutrition science master’s degree graduates at UT Austin are White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of nutrition science doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of nutrition science doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin were White. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a doctoral in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nutrition science majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
The nutrition science program at UT Austin includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | 164 |
UT Austin awarded 164 completions in nutrition sciences in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).