Food & Nutrition Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Food & Nutrition is offered at 149 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Food & Nutrition. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and71% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.4% of Food & Nutrition graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Food & Nutrition Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,264 students earned theirFood & Nutrition majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Food & Nutrition at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 7 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 292 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,164 |
| Master’s Degree | 761 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
Earnings of Food & Nutrition Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Food & Nutrition of $41,526 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 76.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 69 |
| Women | 223 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Food & Nutrition graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 28.1% |
| Asian | 46 | 15.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 121 | 41.4% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 6.2% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 4 | 1.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Food & Nutrition Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 185 colleges that offer a associate degree in Food & Nutrition. 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 majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their associate degree in Food & Nutrition from this school. 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 #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food & Nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their associate degree in Food & Nutrition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University is a popular choice for Food & Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their associate degree in Food & Nutrition from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food & Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Food & Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 83 associate degrees in Food & Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Food & Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their associate degree in Food & Nutrition from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food & Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food & Nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their associate degree in Food & Nutrition from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food & Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food & Nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their associate degree in Food & Nutrition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food & Nutrition. This school awarded 62 associate degrees in Food & Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food & Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Woman's University is a popular choice for Food & Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 53 associate degrees in Food & Nutrition 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 Arkansas is a popular choice for Food & Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 53 associate degrees in Food & Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Denver comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food & Nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their associate degree in Food & Nutrition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Simmons University is a popular choice for Food & Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in Food & Nutrition from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food & Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Middle Tennessee State University is a popular choice for Food & Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in Food & Nutrition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food & Nutrition. This school awarded 43 associate degrees in Food & Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food & Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Framingham State University is a popular choice for Food & Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in Food & Nutrition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Hunter College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food & Nutrition. This school awarded 39 associate degrees in Food & Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American University is a popular choice for Food & Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in Food & Nutrition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food & Nutrition. This school awarded 35 associate degrees in Food & Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Arizona College is a popular choice for Food & Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 34 associate degrees in Food & Nutrition 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 Central Arkansas comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food & Nutrition. This school awarded 31 associate degrees in Food & Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Food & Nutrition that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Human Nutrition | 1,095 |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | 373 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other | 135 |
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
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