by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how WSU compares to other colleges that offer food, nutrition & related services.
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WSU is a solid choice among schools offering food, nutrition & related services. Specifically, it ranked #22 out of 39 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wayne State University awarded 64 bachelor’s degrees in food, nutrition & related services.
Food, Nutrition & Related Services students who finish a bachelor’s at WSU earn a median of $42,960 a year. This is below $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WSU, food, nutrition & related services students borrow a median amount of $22,750 in student loans. This is lower than $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of food, nutrition & related services bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of food, nutrition & related services bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in food, nutrition & related services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in food, nutrition & related services from WSU were women.
The largest share of food, nutrition & related services master’s degree graduates at WSU are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master’s in food, nutrition & related services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in food, nutrition & related services from WSU were women.
The majority of food, nutrition & related services doctoral degree graduates at WSU 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 Wayne State University with a doctoral in food, nutrition & related services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the food, nutrition & related services majors at Wayne State University.
The food, nutrition & related services program at WSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 68 |
WSU granted 68 degrees in foods, nutrition, and wellness studies, general recently — 81% to women and 19% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%).