Food & Nutrition at Merced College
If you are interested in studying Food & Nutrition, take a look at what Merced College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Merced College sits in Merced, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 4 food & nutrition graduations were recorded at Merced College.
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Studying Online at Merced College
Distance learning is available at Merced College. Of 12,472 students, 5,000 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,027 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Food & Nutrition graduates at Merced College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Food & Nutrition graduates at Merced College are 100% women (4) and 0% men (0).
Food & Nutrition Associate’s Program at Merced College
Of the 4 associate’s food & nutrition degrees awarded at Merced College, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food & Nutrition associate’s degree recipients at Merced College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Food & Nutrition associate’s degree recipients at Merced College, above the national average of 68%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Food & Nutrition Graduates
Students who finish Food & Nutrition program at Merced College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Food & Nutrition majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dietetic Technicians | $137,981 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $125,305 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.