Associate Degrees in Food & Nutrition
Education Levels of Food & Nutrition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 281 people earned their associate degree in food & nutrition. This earns it the #209 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in food & nutrition at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,249 |
| Master’s Degree | 602 |
| Associate Degree | 281 |
| Basic Certificate | 207 |
| Graduate Certificate | 40 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of Food & Nutrition Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
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 associate degree in food & nutrition. About 75.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 69 |
| Women | 212 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of food & nutrition associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 125 |
| White | 81 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Food & Nutrition Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 68 colleges that offer an associate degree in food & nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for food & nutrition students seekingan associate degree is Long Beach City College. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in food & nutrition from Long Beach City College. About 85% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Nassau Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in food & nutrition. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in food & nutrition from Nassau Community College. Of these students, 64% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Central New Mexico Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in food & nutrition. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in food & nutrition from CNM. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for food & nutrition majors who are seeking their associate degree is East Los Angeles College. Each year, around 33,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in food & nutrition from East Los Angeles College. Of these students, 73% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Saddleback College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in food & nutrition. Each year, around 18,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in food & nutrition from Saddleback College. About 88% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Diablo Valley College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in food & nutrition. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in food & nutrition from Diablo Valley.
Mt. San Antonio College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in food & nutrition. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in food & nutrition from Mt. SAC. Of these students, 65% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Allan Hancock College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in food & nutrition. Each year, around 10,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in food & nutrition from Allan Hancock College. Of these students, 64% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Diego Mesa College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in food & nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in food & nutrition from San Diego Mesa College. About 100% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Orange Coast College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in food & nutrition. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in food & nutrition from Orange Coast College. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for food & nutrition majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fullerton College. Roughly 21,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in food & nutrition from Fullerton College. About 57% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Riverside City College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in food & nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in food & nutrition from Riverside City College.
Pasadena City College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in food & nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in food & nutrition from Pasadena City College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American River College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in food & nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in food & nutrition from American River. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for food & nutrition majors who are seeking their associate degree is Moorpark College. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in food & nutrition from Moorpark College. Of these students, 71% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cuesta College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in food & nutrition. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in food & nutrition from Cuesta College. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Butte College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in food & nutrition. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in food & nutrition from Butte College.
Santa Monica College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in food & nutrition. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in food & nutrition from SMC. About 75% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Solano Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in food & nutrition. Roughly 9,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in food & nutrition from Solano College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Merced College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in food & nutrition. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in food & nutrition from Merced Community College District. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to food & nutrition that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Foodservice Systems Administration | 25 |
| Human Nutrition | 21 |
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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