Doctor’s Degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services
Education Levels of Nutrition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 20 people earned their doctor's degree in nutrition. This earns it the #171 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nutrition at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,117 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,093 |
| Basic Certificate | 371 |
| Associate Degree | 327 |
| Graduate Certificate | 72 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 14 |
Earnings of Nutrition Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for nutrition majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in nutrition. About 75.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 15 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Nutrition Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 18 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 18 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nutrition students seekinga doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from Virginia Tech. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wayne State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from Wayne State.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from North Dakota State University. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from UH Manoa. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Michigan State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from Michigan State.
The 12th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Alabama. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from UA.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nutrition that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 165 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 39 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 14 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 9 |
| Housing | 9 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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