Food, Nutrition & Related Services Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services is offered at 211 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.5% of Food, Nutrition & Related Services graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Food, Nutrition & Related Services Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,867 people earned theirFood, Nutrition & Related Services majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Food, Nutrition & Related Services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 13 |
| Associate’s Degree | 335 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,969 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,500 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 18 |
Earnings of Food, Nutrition & Related Services Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services 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)
The data on debt ranges for Food, Nutrition & Related Services majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. About 86.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 155 |
| Women | 985 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Food, Nutrition & Related Services graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 697 | 61.1% |
| Asian | 54 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 141 | 12.4% |
| Black or African American | 91 | 8.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 2.9% |
| Race Unknown | 78 | 6.8% |
| International Students | 40 | 3.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Food, Nutrition & Related Services Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 272 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. 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 & Related Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Food, Nutrition & Related Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 229 people received their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services 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 #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. This school awarded 168 master's degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services 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 Food, Nutrition & Related Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University is a popular choice for Food, Nutrition & Related Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Providence comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Online is a popular choice for Food, Nutrition & Related Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Food, Nutrition & Related Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 83 master's degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Bridgeport is a popular choice for Food, Nutrition & Related Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 76 master's degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University is a popular choice for Food, Nutrition & Related Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 68 master's degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Food, Nutrition & Related Services majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 64 master's degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Food, Nutrition & Related Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New England comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. This school awarded 61 master's degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services 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 is a popular choice for Food, Nutrition & Related Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas is a popular choice for Food, Nutrition & Related Services majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Community College of Denver comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Food, Nutrition & Related Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Food, Nutrition & Related Services Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 2,264 |
| Human Nutrition | 1,095 |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | 373 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other | 135 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Food, Nutrition & Related Services that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 42,800 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 2,711 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | 2,227 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | 1,166 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services | 493 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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