by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition science.
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The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition science list. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best Nutrition Science Schools | 56 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Rio Grande Valley paid an average of $742 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $332 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,637 | $17,707 |
| Fees | $1,830 | $1,835 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,662 | $9,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,766 | $3,766 |
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Of the 12 nutrition science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Rio Grande Valley, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with a bachelor's in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UT Rio Grande Valley nutrition science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Rio Grande Valley Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 249 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 106 |
| Data Analytics | 63 |
| Marine Science | 9 |
| Computational Science | 1 |