Dietetics Associate Degrees
There are 145 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Dietetics. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about78% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.2% of Dietetics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Dietetics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 3,028 degrees were awarded toDietetics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Dietetics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 15 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 86 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,685 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,236 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of Dietetics Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Dietetics of $49,100 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Dietetics. About 84.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13 |
| Women | 73 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Dietetics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 20.9% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 34.9% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 40.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1.2% |
| International Students | 1 | 1.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Dietetics Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 187 colleges that offer a associate degree in Dietetics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Dietetics students seeking a associate degree is Florida International University. This school awarded 127 associate degrees in Dietetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their associate degree in Dietetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their associate degree in Dietetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Florida is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 85 associate degrees in Dietetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in Dietetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dietetics. This school awarded 77 associate degrees in Dietetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dietetics. This school awarded 74 associate degrees in Dietetics 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 Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in Dietetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dietetics. This school awarded 69 associate degrees in Dietetics 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 is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in Dietetics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Lehman College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dietetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in Dietetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bronx Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dietetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in Dietetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in Dietetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dietetics. This school awarded 49 associate degrees in Dietetics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Dietetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in Dietetics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Marshall University is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 44 associate degrees in Dietetics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 43 associate degrees in Dietetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mississippi is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in Dietetics from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 40 associate degrees in Dietetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 39 associate degrees in Dietetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Dietetics that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist | 919 |
| Dietitian Assistant | 615 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other | 465 |
| Dietetic Technician | 159 |
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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