Associate Degrees in Dietetics/Dietitian
Education Levels of Dietetics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 107 people earned their associate degree in dietetics. This makes it the 301st most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dietetics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,934 |
| Master’s Degree | 846 |
| Graduate Certificate | 329 |
| Associate Degree | 107 |
| Basic Certificate | 91 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 16 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of Dietetics Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for dietetics majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in dietetics. About 82.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19 |
| Women | 88 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dietetics associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 11 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Dietetics Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer an associate degree in dietetics. Learn more about the most popular 15 below:
Bronx Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dietetics 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 dietetics from BCC. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sinclair Community College. 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 dietetics from Sinclair Community College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in dietetics. 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 dietetics from Cincinnati State. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Barton County Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in dietetics from Barton Community College. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northeast Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in dietetics from Northeast.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dietetics that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dietetic Technician | 87 |
| Dietitian Assistant | 12 |
| Other Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 8 |
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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