Human Nutrition Major

Description: A program that focuses on the relationships between food consumption and human development and health. Includes instruction in the cellular and molecular processes of food processing in the human body, related metabolic processes, the relationship of food and nutrition to disease, and nutritional needs across the life span. Is Human Nutrition the right major for you?
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Human Nutrition Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$54,340

Median Hourly Wage

$26.13*

Total Employed Nationally

53,510


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.