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Dietetics & Nutrition Services in Alabama

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Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 62 students earned their Nutrition degrees in AL.

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

Education Levels of Dietetics & Nutrition Services Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 38
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23
Bachelor’s Degree 1

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: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 19.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 67.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Dietetics & Nutrition Services 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 Dietetics & Nutrition Services 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
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. In their early career, UAB grads earn an average salary of $39,271.

#2

Oakwood University

Huntsville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,374 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,749 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Oakwood will pay a net price of $26,953.

#3

Samford University

Birmingham
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,072. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,778 a year.

Dietetics & Nutrition Services 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

View all majors related to Dietetics & Nutrition Services

View Nationwide Dietetics & Nutrition Services Report

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