Master’s Degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services
Education Levels of Nutrition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,093 people earned their master's degree in nutrition. This makes it the 110th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nutrition at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,117 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,093 |
| Basic Certificate | 371 |
| Associate Degree | 327 |
| Graduate Certificate | 72 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 14 |
Earnings of Nutrition Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in nutrition is $53,540. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $50,629 and the high is $58,591.
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 master's degree in nutrition. About 88.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 130 |
| Women | 963 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 86 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 113 |
| White | 662 |
| International Students | 38 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 136 |
Most Popular Nutrition Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 80 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nutrition students seekinga master's degree is University of Bridgeport. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in nutrition from UBridgeport. About 89% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Bridgeport nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,540.
The most popular school in the United States for nutrition students seekinga master's degree is The University of Alabama. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in nutrition from UA. Of these students, 98% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,540.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Skysong. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in nutrition from ASU - Skysong. About 81% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at Arizona State University - Skysong make a median salary of 53,540.
Lamar University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Lamar University. Of these students, 85% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at Lamar University make a median salary of 53,540.
American University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in nutrition from The American University. Of these students, 98% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. American University nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,540.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Case Western Reserve University. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Case Western. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Case Western Reserve University nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,540.
Simmons University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Simmons. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at Simmons University make a median salary of 53,540.
The 8th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in nutrition from NYU. About 79% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. New York University nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,540.
The 8th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is College of Saint Elizabeth. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,886 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,236 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in nutrition from CSE. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. College of Saint Elizabeth nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,540.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in nutrition from IUP. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Data shows that IUP graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,540.
Central Michigan University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Central Michigan. Data shows that Central Michigan graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,540.
Meredith College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,469 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Meredith. Of these students, 95% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Meredith College nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,540.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in nutrition from WCUPA. About 100% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that WCUPA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,540.
South Dakota State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in nutrition from South Dakota State. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. South Dakota State University nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,540.
The 15th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of New England. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,415 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in nutrition from UNE. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. University of New England nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,540.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cedar Crest College. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,334 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,598 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Cedar Crest. About 95% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at Cedar Crest College make a median salary of 53,540.
The 18th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Benedictine University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,028 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,188 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Benedictine U. About 100% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Benedictine U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,540.
The 18th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brooklyn College. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Brooklyn College. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Brooklyn College nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,540.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to nutrition that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Child Development & Family Studies | 1,373 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 224 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 158 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 79 |
| Housing | 72 |
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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