by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how UMass Amherst compares to other colleges that offer nutrition science.
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UMass Amherst holds a strong position among schools offering nutrition science. Specifically, it ranked #37 out of 74 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition science.
To complete a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst, nutrition science students accumulate a median of $23,791 in student loans. This is lower than $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
Find out more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 9% of nutrition science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of nutrition science bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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 UMass Amherst are White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of nutrition science doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of nutrition science doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst are Non-Resident Alien. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nutrition science majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
The nutrition science program at UMass Amherst breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | 67 |
UMass Amherst granted 67 degrees in nutrition sciences recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).