Human Nutrition Doctor’s Degrees
There are 50 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Human Nutrition. Approximately 57% of recent graduates in this major were women. Also, 28.6% 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 | 23 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 533 |
| Master’s Degree | 532 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 7 |
Earnings of Human Nutrition Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Human Nutrition of $41,526 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 Human Nutrition students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Human Nutrition. About 57.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 4 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Human Nutrition graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 71.4% |
| International Students | 2 | 28.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 28.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Human Nutrition Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 67 colleges that offer a doctor’s 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 229 people received their doctor's 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 Houston is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their doctor's degree in Human Nutrition from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Bridgeport comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 76 doctor's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New England comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 61 doctor's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in Human Nutrition from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's 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.
Winthrop University is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 40 doctor's 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 Arizona comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's 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.
Weber State University is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 30 doctor's 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.
Southern Utah University is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's 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.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 25 doctor's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 25 doctor's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's 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.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 23 doctor's 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 is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's 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.
South Dakota State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Human Nutrition. This school awarded 16 doctor's 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.
Johnson & Wales University-Online is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in Human Nutrition from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 14 doctor's 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.
Bastyr University is a popular choice for Human Nutrition majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in Human Nutrition in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Human Nutrition here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Human Nutrition that also offer doctor’s 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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