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Food & Nutrition in Mississippi

Food & Nutrition Schools in Mississippi

In 2022-2023, 31 students earned their Food & Nutrition degrees in MS.

In this state, Food & Nutrition is the 204th most popular major out of a total 512 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Food & Nutrition Majors in Mississippi

Food & Nutrition majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 31

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a food & nutrition major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of food & nutrition majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 16.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 67.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Food & Nutrition Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 600 people employed in jobs related to a food & nutrition degree, compared to 98,210 nationwide.

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Wages for Food & Nutrition Jobs in Mississippi

Food & Nutrition grads earn an average of $25,630 in the state and $30,130 nationwide.

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Most Popular Food & Nutrition Programs in MS

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There are 3 colleges in Mississippi that offer food & nutrition degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Southern Miss. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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#2

University of Mississippi

University
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,504. 85% of students get financical aid. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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#3

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $14,657. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Food & Nutrition Careers in MS

Some of the careers food & nutrition majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Dietetic Technicians 10% $24,130
Dietitians and Nutritionists 9% $50,640

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