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Nutrition in Pennsylvania

Nutrition Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 113 students earned their Nutrition degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Nutrition is the 168th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nutrition Majors in Pennsylvania

Nutrition majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 74
Bachelor’s Degree 25
Associate Degree 9
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a nutrition major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nutrition majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 67.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 18.6%
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Jobs for Nutrition Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 63,940 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a nutrition grad in the state is $38,570, compared to a typical salary of $36,190 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer nutrition degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at IUP. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Cedar Crest College

Allentown
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,433 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $23,158.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

A typical student attending WCUPA will pay a net price of $24,128. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,454 Total Students

A typical student attending Luzerne County Community College will pay a net price of $9,723. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

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Nutrition Careers in PA

Some of the careers nutrition majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 14% $56,700
Dietetic Technicians 10% $29,090
Home Economics Professors 8% $0
Food Service Managers 7% $61,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Child Development & Family Studies 591
General Family & Consumer Sciences 2
Textile & Apparel Studies 1

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