Human Nutrition Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Human Nutrition is offered at 50 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Human Nutrition. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.3% of Human Nutrition graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Human Nutrition Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,095 degrees were awarded toHuman Nutrition majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Human Nutrition at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 23 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 533 |
| Master’s Degree | 532 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Human Nutrition Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Human Nutrition of $41,526 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Human Nutrition majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 91.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 21 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Human Nutrition graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 47.8% |
| Asian | 4 | 17.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 13.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 13.0% |
| International Students | 1 | 4.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Human Nutrition Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 67 colleges that offer a associate degree in Human Nutrition. Learn more about the most popular below:
The University of Alabama tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Human Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 229 associate degrees in Human 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 Houston is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 149 associate degrees in Human 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 Bridgeport is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 76 associate degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New England is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 61 associate degrees in Human 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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 50 associate degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Case Western Reserve University is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 45 associate degrees in Human 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.
Winthrop University is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in Human Nutrition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 31 associate degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in Human Nutrition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Utah University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 29 associate degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in Human Nutrition from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 25 associate degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 24 associate degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 23 associate degrees in Human 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.
Baylor University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 22 associate degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Dakota State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Human Nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in Human Nutrition from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Online is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 14 associate degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 14 associate degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bastyr University is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in Human Nutrition from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cedar Crest College is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 12 associate degrees in Human 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 Human Nutrition that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 2,264 |
| 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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