Associate Degrees in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
Education Levels of Nutrition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 214 people earned their associate degree in nutrition. This makes it the 138th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nutrition at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,478 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,887 |
| Basic Certificate | 506 |
| Graduate Certificate | 473 |
| Associate Degree | 214 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 47 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 39 |
Earnings of Nutrition Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in nutrition is $25,498. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $25,498 to a high of $25,498.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in nutrition. About 84.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 33 |
| Women | 181 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 70 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Nutrition Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 57 colleges that offer an associate degree in nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Bronx Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nutrition majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their associate degree in nutrition from BCC. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in nutrition at Bronx Community College make a median salary of 25,498.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their associate degree is Suffolk County Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Suffolk County Community College. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that Suffolk County Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,498.
Community College of Allegheny County comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nutrition. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in nutrition from CCAC. Those who complete their associate degree in nutrition at Community College of Allegheny County make a median salary of 25,498.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Rosa Junior College. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in nutrition from SRJC. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Santa Rosa Junior College nutrition graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,498.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Cincinnati State. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Cincinnati State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,498.
Camden County College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nutrition. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Camden County College. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Camden County College nutrition graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,498.
Sinclair Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nutrition. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Sinclair Community College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Sinclair Community College nutrition graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,498.
Orange Coast College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nutrition. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Orange Coast College. Of these students, 75% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in nutrition at Orange Coast College make a median salary of 25,498.
Paradise Valley Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Paradise Valley Community College. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Paradise Valley Community College nutrition graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,498.
The 10th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their associate degree is Long Beach City College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Long Beach City College. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Long Beach City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,498.
Barton County Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Barton Community College. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Barton County Community College nutrition graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,498.
Middlesex County College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nutrition. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Middlesex County College. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Middlesex County College nutrition graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,498.
North Shore Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in nutrition from North Shore Community College. Data shows that North Shore Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,498.
Tarrant County College District comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Tarrant County College. About 89% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Tarrant County College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,498.
Milwaukee Area Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in nutrition from MATC. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in nutrition at Milwaukee Area Technical College make a median salary of 25,498.
Central Arizona College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Pinal County Community College. About 100% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Central Arizona College nutrition graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,498.
Northland Community and Technical College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nutrition. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Northland Community and Technical College. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in nutrition at Northland Community and Technical College make a median salary of 25,498.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to nutrition that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 82,967 |
| Allied Health Professions | 29,240 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,166 |
| Allied Health Services | 16,805 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,346 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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