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Nutrition in Alabama

Nutrition Schools in Alabama

In 2022-2023, 76 students earned their Nutrition degrees in AL.

In this state, Nutrition is the 120th most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nutrition Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 31
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 31
Bachelor’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 18.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 67.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Nutrition Grads in Alabama

950 people in the state and 98,210 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nutrition.

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Wages for Nutrition Jobs in Alabama

In this state, nutrition grads earn an average of $33,370. Nationwide, they make an average of $30,130.

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

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,755. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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Oakwood University

Huntsville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,374 Total Students

An average student at Oakwood will pay a net price of $19,686. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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Samford University

Birmingham
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

An average student at Samford will pay a net price of $30,689. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Samford.

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Nutrition Careers in AL

Some of the careers nutrition majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 13% $54,770
Dietetic Technicians 7% $31,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Nursing 7,364
Allied Health Professions 797
Public Health 700
Health/Medical Admin Services 622
Rehabilitation Professions 444
Communication Sciences 431
Medicine 404
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 402

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View Nationwide Nutrition Report

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