Doctor’s Degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services
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Education Levels of Nutrition Majors
In 2020-2021, 31 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 | 2,947 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,083 |
| Associate Degree | 423 |
| Basic Certificate | 270 |
| Graduate Certificate | 100 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
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 77.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7 |
| Women | 24 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to nutrition majors at Virginia Tech.
Wayne State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to nutrition majors at Wayne State.
Iowa State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to nutrition majors at Iowa 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,951 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,293 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to nutrition majors at North Dakota State University.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from Teachers College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Oregon State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. The nutrition program at Oregon State University awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The nutrition program at University of Hawaii at Manoa awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to nutrition majors at Michigan State. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
New York University 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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The nutrition program at New York University awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Harvard University 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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from Harvard.
The 7th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is South Dakota State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. The nutrition program at South Dakota State University awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to nutrition that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 129 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 37 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 13 |
| Housing | 10 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 7 |
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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