Food, Nutrition & Related Services at Rio Salado College
If you plan to study Food, Nutrition & Related Services, consider the program at Rio Salado College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rio Salado College is located in Tempe, AZ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 18 food, nutrition & related services graduations were recorded at Rio Salado College.
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Online Class Availability at Rio Salado College
Many students take online classes at Rio Salado College. Of 18,841 students, 8,147 (43%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 552 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Food, Nutrition & Related Services graduates at Rio Salado College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Food, Nutrition & Related Services graduates at Rio Salado College are 44% women (8) and 56% men (10).
Food, Nutrition & Related Services Associate’s Program at Rio Salado College
Of the 2 associate’s food, nutrition & related services degrees awarded at Rio Salado College, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food, Nutrition & Related Services associate’s degree recipients at Rio Salado College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Food, Nutrition & Related Services associate’s degree recipients at Rio Salado College, above the national average of 65%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Food, Nutrition & Related Services Concentrations at Rio Salado College
The Food, Nutrition & Related Services program at Rio Salado College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Nutrition | 1 |
| Foodservice Systems Administration | 17 |
Best-Paid Careers for Food, Nutrition & Related Services Graduates
Students who finish Food, Nutrition & Related Services program at Rio Salado College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Food, Nutrition & Related Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Food Service Managers | $165,782 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $137,981 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $125,305 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $37,104 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $30,453 |
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
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