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CIP 30.1901 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Nutrition Sciences

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

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Total graduates

5,349

2025 · 150 schools

International share

8.6%

462 international students

Bachelor's degrees

3,279

4.3% international

Master's degrees

1,842

13.7% international

Overview

Nutrition Sciences is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the study of nutrients and their impact on human health. This profession encompasses various aspects of biology, chemistry, and health sciences to understand how food and dietary patterns influence overall well-being. Students in Nutrition Sciences learn about macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats), micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), and the biochemical processes involved in metabolism.

The curriculum typically includes courses on human anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, food science, and public health. This foundation prepares graduates for careers in clinical nutrition, community health, research, and food service management. Nutrition scientists can work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, schools, government agencies, and private practice, where they assess dietary needs, create nutrition programs, and promote healthy eating habits.

Moreover, Nutrition Sciences plays a crucial role in addressing global health challenges such as obesity, malnutrition, and chronic diseases. Professionals in this field contribute to the development of dietary guidelines and policies that aim to improve public health.

In addition to academic knowledge, practical experience through internships and research projects is essential for students in Nutrition Sciences. This hands-on training allows them to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Overall, Nutrition Sciences is an essential field dedicated to enhancing health outcomes through informed dietary choices and nutritional education.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2003 to 2025, graduates grew 462% and the international share went from 11.0% to 8.6%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
49.2%
Asian
12.4%
Hispanic
18.4%
Black
3.9%
Other
7.4%
Intl.
8.6%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 150 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#9 University of Chicago Illinois 2 0
#12 Columbia University in the City of New York New York 59 11
#14 Cornell University New York 47 12
#20 University of California-Berkeley California 126 10
#23 Emory University Georgia 14 11
#25 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Michigan 9 3
#27 University of Southern California California 34 6
#27 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill North Carolina 17 3
#31 Tufts University Massachusetts 63 15
#31 New York University New York 94 23
#34 University of California-Davis California 128 24
#34 University of Florida Florida 105 4
#34 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Illinois 22 2
#34 Boston University Massachusetts 51 14
#34 The University of Texas at Austin Texas 136 13
#34 University of Wisconsin-Madison Wisconsin 55 5
#44 Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Jersey 58 5
#44 Case Western Reserve University Ohio 44 4
#44 Ohio State University-Main Campus Ohio 7 2
#49 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Washington 135 15
#52 University of Georgia Georgia 141 4
#55 The Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania 99 5
#55 Purdue University-Main Campus Indiana 16 4
#59 George Washington University D.C. 12 1
#59 Tulane University of Louisiana Louisiana 3 2
#59 University of Massachusetts-Amherst Massachusetts 56 5
#59 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minnesota 39 2
#59 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pennsylvania 24 2
#59 Texas A & M University-College Station Texas 156 7
#69 Michigan State University Michigan 49 0
#72 Syracuse University New York 24 5
#73 University of Connecticut Connecticut 42 8
#73 Howard University D.C. 11 0
#73 North Carolina State University at Raleigh North Carolina 96 2
#80 Pepperdine University California 8 1
#80 Drexel University Pennsylvania 4 0
#85 University of Delaware Delaware 23 4
#85 University at Buffalo New York 20 4
#90 Baylor University Texas 14 0
#90 Texas Christian University Texas 33 0
#95 Rochester Institute of Technology New York 5 0
#100 Auburn University Alabama 54 1
#100 Saint Louis University Missouri 25 4
#109 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus New Hampshire 62 1
#109 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Tennessee 72 1
#116 Iowa State University Iowa 11 0
#116 Brigham Young University-Provo Utah 35 1
#121 Arizona State University-Tempe Arizona 60 8
#121 University of Arizona Arizona 150 9
#133 Miami University-Oxford Ohio 32 1
#133 Thomas Jefferson University Pennsylvania 16 2
#133 University of Vermont Vermont 79 2
#137 University of Alabama at Birmingham Alabama 19 0
#137 California State University--Long Beach California 84 5
#137 San Diego State University California 84 2
#137 San Jose State University California 63 4
#148 California State University-Los Angeles California 61 1
#148 University of Kansas Kansas 39 2
#148 University of Kentucky Kentucky 25 7
#148 University of Massachusetts-Lowell Massachusetts 29 2
#156 Kansas State University Kansas 115 7
#156 Montclair State University New Jersey 103 1
#156 Oregon State University Oregon 43 2
#169 Colorado State University-Fort Collins Colorado 59 2
#169 Simmons University Massachusetts 35 0
#169 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska 5 3
#179 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Ohio 8 2
#179 University of Utah Utah 17 2
#186 University of Hawaii at Manoa Hawaii 19 3
#186 Texas Tech University Texas 108 10
#191 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Oklahoma 25 5
#202 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Louisiana 53 1
#202 Ohio University-Main Campus Ohio 1 0
#208 California State University--Fresno California 18 0
#208 California State University-Sacramento California 73 1
#208 University of Idaho Idaho 3 1
#208 Mississippi State University Mississippi 30 5
#208 University of North Carolina at Greensboro North Carolina 40 0
#219 New York Institute of Technology New York 4 0
#219 Gannon University Pennsylvania 1 0
#227 San Francisco State University California 51 0
#227 Russell Sage College New York 22 2
#236 University of Nevada--Las Vegas Nevada 18 1
#236 North Dakota State University-Main Campus North Dakota 18 0
#250 Nova Southeastern University Florida 39 5
#250 Pace University-New York New York 12 1
#250 La Salle University Pennsylvania 16 1
#250 University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley Texas 30 1
#262 University of Maine Maine 18 0
#262 Seattle Pacific University Washington 9 1
#276 California Baptist University California 8 1
#276 University of New Haven Connecticut 20 0
#276 Western Michigan University Michigan 13 0
#276 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Ohio 24 0
#288 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Illinois 7 1
#288 University of Memphis Tennessee 18 4
#288 Utah State University Utah 9 1
#288 University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee Wisconsin 8 0
#308 Oakland University Michigan 2 0
#308 University of the Incarnate Word Texas 5 0
#332 Texas Woman's University Texas 98 3
#342 University of Northern Colorado Colorado 7 0
#365 University of Central Arkansas Arkansas 1 0
#365 Liberty University Virginia 56 1
#382 Tarleton State University Texas 11 0
#382 Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Puerto Rico 56 0
LAC #68 College of St. Benedict Minnesota 4 0
— Metropolitan State University of Denver Colorado 110 1
— California State Polytechnic University-Pomona California 97 0
— University of Central Oklahoma Oklahoma 90 71
— California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo California 74 0
— California State University--San Bernardino California 42 3
— California State University-Northridge California 38 0
— California State University-Chico California 33 3
— University of St. Joseph Connecticut 26 0
— Arizona State University Digital Immersion Arizona 26 0
— Central Washington University Washington 24 0
— Teachers College at Columbia University New York 22 7
— Rush University Illinois 21 0
— CUNY Queens College New York 21 3
— Farmingdale State College New York 19 0
— Bastyr University Washington 18 0
— Long Island University New York 16 0
— Pennsylvania State University-World Campus Pennsylvania 15 1
— Dominican University Illinois 13 0
— Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Louisiana 12 0
— Tulsa Community College Oklahoma 11 0
— University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences Puerto Rico 11 0
— Concordia College at Moorhead Minnesota 9 0
— University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center Oklahoma 9 1
— Stephen F. Austin State University Texas 9 0
— University of Southern Indiana Indiana 8 0
— St. Catherine University Minnesota 8 0
— Southeast Missouri State University Missouri 7 5
— University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Wisconsin 7 0
— Hood College Maryland 6 0
— University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Indiana 5 0

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 221,270 — $147,570
Natural Sciences Managers 108,690 $86.66 $180,250
Dietitians and Nutritionists 77,570 $37.08 $77,130
Biological Scientists, All Other 55,850 $51.12 $106,330
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 50,190 — $102,840
Dietetic Technicians 31,560 $19.54 $40,630
Farm and Home Management Educators 8,220 $29.35 $61,060
Life Scientists, All Other 7,460 $51.86 $107,860
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 2,770 — $81,940

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2003–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.