by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how University of Minnesota-Twin Cities stacks up against peers offering nutrition science.
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is in the top 10% of the country for nutrition science. Specifically, it ranked #17 out of 74 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities handed out 40 bachelor’s degrees in nutrition science.
Nutrition Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities report a median salary of $54,178 a year. This is below $71,500, the median for all majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, nutrition science students accumulate a median of $24,586 in student loans. This is higher than $21,568, the typical median for all majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,532 | $36,296 |
| Fees | $2,066 | $2,066 |
Read more about University of Minnesota-Twin Cities tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 30% of nutrition science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of nutrition science bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities were White. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a bachelor’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of nutrition science master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of nutrition science master’s degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a master’s in nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in nutrition science from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities identified as women.
The largest share of nutrition science doctoral degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
The nutrition science program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | 47 |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities granted 47 completions in nutrition sciences in the most recent reporting year — 72% to women and 28% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).