Dietetics & Nutrition Services Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services is offered at 212 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about58% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.8% of Dietetics & Nutrition Services graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Dietetics & Nutrition Services Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 5,186 students earned theirDietetics & Nutrition Services majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Dietetics & Nutrition Services at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 28 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 166 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,190 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,728 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 60 |
Earnings of Dietetics & Nutrition Services Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services of $49,100 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,296 |
| 4 years | $49,100 |
| 5 years | $54,879 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Dietetics & Nutrition Services students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services. About 86.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 23 |
| Women | 143 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Dietetics & Nutrition Services graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67 | 40.4% |
| Asian | 9 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 25.3% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 24.7% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 1.8% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 0.6% |
| International Students | 3 | 1.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Dietetics & Nutrition Services Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 272 colleges that offer a associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Dietetics & Nutrition Services students seeking a associate degree is Purdue University Global. During the most recent year for which we have data, 516 people received their associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dietetics & Nutrition Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University is a popular choice for Dietetics & Nutrition Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Maryland University of Integrative Health is a popular choice for Dietetics & Nutrition Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 106 associate degrees in Dietetics & Nutrition Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Florida comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dietetics & Nutrition Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Western States comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dietetics & Nutrition Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University is a popular choice for Dietetics & Nutrition Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Brooklyn College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dietetics & Nutrition Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield is a popular choice for Dietetics & Nutrition Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 83 associate degrees in Dietetics & Nutrition Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a popular choice for Dietetics & Nutrition Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 80 associate degrees in Dietetics & Nutrition Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sonoran University of Health Sciences comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dietetics & Nutrition Services. This school awarded 78 associate degrees in Dietetics & Nutrition Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island is a popular choice for Dietetics & Nutrition Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 78 associate degrees in Dietetics & Nutrition Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dietetics & Nutrition Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Logan University is a popular choice for Dietetics & Nutrition Services majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dietetics & Nutrition Services. This school awarded 74 associate degrees in Dietetics & Nutrition Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dietetics & Nutrition Services. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dietetics & Nutrition Services. This school awarded 69 associate degrees in Dietetics & Nutrition Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dietetics & Nutrition Services. This school awarded 63 associate degrees in Dietetics & Nutrition Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Lehman College is a popular choice for Dietetics & Nutrition Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 61 associate degrees in Dietetics & Nutrition Services in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bronx Community College is a popular choice for Dietetics & Nutrition Services majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 58 associate degrees in Dietetics & Nutrition Services in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dietetics & Nutrition Services here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dietetics & Nutrition Services Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 3,028 |
| Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist | 919 |
| Dietitian Assistant | 615 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other | 465 |
| Dietetic Technician | 159 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Dietetics & Nutrition Services that also offer associate degrees.
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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