Graduate Certificates in Dietetics/Dietitian
Education Levels of Dietetics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 329 people earned their graduate certificate in dietetics. This makes it the 34th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for dietetics students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in dietetics. About 87.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 42 |
| Women | 287 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dietetics graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 201 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 42 |
Most Popular Dietetics Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 48 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in dietetics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Utah State University. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from USU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Marshall University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in dietetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from Marshall University. Of these students, 100% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Simmons University. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from Simmons.
The 5th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Cedar Crest College. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,334 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,598 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from Cedar Crest. Of these students, 89% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Illinois State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in dietetics. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from Illinois State. About 80% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in dietetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from IUPUI. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
LIU Post is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in dietetics. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from LIU Post. About 85% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lipscomb University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in dietetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from Lipscomb.
The 10th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Winthrop University. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from Winthrop. Of these students, 81% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is West Chester University of Pennsylvania. 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, 16 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from WCUPA. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Saint Joseph comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in dietetics. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from USJ. Of these students, 83% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oregon Health & Science University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in dietetics. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from OHSU. About 80% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kansas. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from KU. Of these students, 88% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Appalachian State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in dietetics. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. 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, 14 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from Appalachian State. About 40% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Missouri State University - Springfield comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in dietetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from Missouri State.
Oakwood University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in dietetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,722 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,680 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from Oakwood. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Viterbo University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in dietetics. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from Viterbo. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dietetics that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 81 |
| Clinical Nutrition | 63 |
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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