University of Kansas (University of Kansas) - Nutrition Sciences

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Nutrition Sciences

A scientific program that focuses on the utilization of food for human growth and metabolism, in both normal and dysfunctional states, from the interdisciplinary perspective of the agricultural, human, biological, and biomedical sciences. Includes instruction in food science, biochemistry, physiology, dietetics, food and nutrition studies, biotechnology, biophysics, and the clinical sciences. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Kansas schools that offer a nutrition sciences degree. Students at University of Kansas who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:

  • Master

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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Nutrition Sciences Program

The table below lists the number of students that have completed the nutrition sciences program at the University of Kansas for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Overall

University of Kansas Degree Level Breakdown For The Nutrition Sciences Program
 Total

All Students

18

By Gender

University of Kansas Student Gender Breakdown For The Nutrition Sciences Program
 Total

Male

1

Female

17

By Race

University of Kansas Student Racial Breakdown For The Nutrition Sciences Program
 Total

American Indian

-

Black

-

Asian

1

Hispanic

1

White

12

Unknown

3

Career Options For Graduates

Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Natural Sciences Managers

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of natural sciences managers in our career profile section.

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 49,300
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 53,100
  • Percent Job Growth: 7.70%
  • Percent of Dietetic Technicians That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 2%

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Description

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of biological science teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Job Description

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of dietitians and nutritionists in our career profile section.

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 64,400
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 77,100
  • Percent Job Growth: 19.70%
  • Percent of Dietetic Technicians That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 15%

Dietetic Technicians

Job Description

Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of dietetic technicians in our career profile section.

Projections

  • Total Employment (2010): 24,200
  • Total Employment Projected (2020): 28,100
  • Percent Job Growth: 16.00%
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2011; O*NET 2011