Food, Nutrition & Related Services Associate Degrees
There are 211 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and67% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.5% of Food, Nutrition & Related Services graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Food, Nutrition & Related Services Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,867 students earned theirFood, Nutrition & Related Services majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Food, Nutrition & Related Services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 13 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 335 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,969 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,500 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 18 |
Earnings of Food, Nutrition & Related Services Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services of $41,526 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,066 |
| 4 years | $41,526 |
| 5 years | $47,346 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Food, Nutrition & Related Services students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. About 76.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 78 |
| Women | 257 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Food, Nutrition & Related Services graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 31.0% |
| Asian | 50 | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 125 | 37.3% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 21 | 6.3% |
| Race Unknown | 9 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 5 | 1.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Food, Nutrition & Related Services Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 272 colleges that offer a associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. Learn more about the most popular below:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Food, Nutrition & Related Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. This school awarded 229 associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. This school awarded 168 associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Food, Nutrition & Related Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. This school awarded 131 associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. This school awarded 111 associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Online is a popular choice for Food, Nutrition & Related Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 83 associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Bridgeport is a popular choice for Food, Nutrition & Related Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 76 associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. This school awarded 64 associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New England comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. This school awarded 53 associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Denver is a popular choice for Food, Nutrition & Related Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their associate degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is a popular choice for Food, Nutrition & Related Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 50 associate degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Food, Nutrition & Related Services Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 2,264 |
| Human Nutrition | 1,095 |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | 373 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other | 135 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Food, Nutrition & Related Services that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 42,800 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 2,711 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | 2,227 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | 1,166 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services | 493 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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