Bachelor’s Degrees in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
Education Levels of Nutrition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,478 people earned their bachelor's degree in nutrition. This makes it the 110th most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in nutrition is $33,319. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $26,138 and the high is $40,093.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in nutrition is $26,084. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $37,374 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,253.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $310.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in nutrition. About 86.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 335 |
| Women | 2,143 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 122 |
| Black or African American | 159 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 405 |
| White | 1,576 |
| International Students | 62 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 154 |
Most Popular Nutrition Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 138 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Brooklyn College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 17,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from Brooklyn College. Of these students, 82% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition at Brooklyn College make a median salary of 33,319.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 17,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from WCUPA. Of these students, 87% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition at West Chester University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 33,319.
Florida International University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from FIU. About 80% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition at Florida International University make a median salary of 33,319.
Lehman College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from Lehman. Of these students, 91% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition at Lehman College make a median salary of 33,319.
Appalachian State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from Appalachian State. About 85% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition at Appalachian State University make a median salary of 33,319.
University of North Florida is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,570 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from UNF. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women. University of North Florida nutrition graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,319.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 20,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 84% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale nutrition graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,319.
Queens College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from QC. About 87% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that QC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,319.
Iowa State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from Iowa State. Of these students, 95% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Iowa State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,319.
Michigan State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from Michigan State. Of these students, 92% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition at Michigan State University make a median salary of 33,319.
University of Mississippi comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from Ole Miss. Of these students, 90% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition at University of Mississippi make a median salary of 33,319.
The 13th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Northern Colorado. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from University of Northern Colorado. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that University of Northern Colorado graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,319.
University of Delaware comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from UD. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Data shows that UD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,319.
Kansas State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from K -State. Of these students, 90% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that K -State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,319.
Northern Illinois University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from NIU. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Northern Illinois University nutrition graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,319.
East Carolina University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from ECU. About 87% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. East Carolina University nutrition graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,319.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from OHIO Athens. Data shows that OHIO Athens graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,319.
University of Rhode Island is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from URI. Of these students, 91% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Rhode Island nutrition graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,319.
The 20th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Arkansas. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from UARK. About 100% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition at University of Arkansas make a median salary of 33,319.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 153,413 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 19,276 |
| Public Health | 19,225 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,004 |
| Communication Sciences | 11,325 |
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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