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Nutrition in Mississippi

Nutrition Schools in Mississippi

31 Nutrition students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Nutrition major is the 145th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nutrition Majors in Mississippi

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 nutrition major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of 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 Nutrition Grads in Mississippi

There are 19,330 people in the state and 1,684,170 people in the nation working in nutrition jobs.

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Wages for Nutrition Jobs in Mississippi

Nutrition grads earn an average of $30,180 in the state and $36,190 nationwide.

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

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

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,744.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,504. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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Alcorn State University

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

It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. A typical student attending Alcorn State will pay a net price of $14,657. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Nutrition Careers in MS

Some of the careers nutrition majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Home Economics Professors 20% $66,990
Food Service Managers 13% $46,230
Dietetic Technicians 10% $24,130
Dietitians and Nutritionists 9% $50,640

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nutrition.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Child Development & Family Studies 423
General Family & Consumer Sciences 55
Textile & Apparel Studies 35

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