Master’s Degrees in Dietetics/Dietitian
Education Levels of Dietetics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 846 people earned their master's degree in dietetics. This earns it the #199 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s 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 master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in dietetics. About 90.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 85 |
| Women | 761 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dietetics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 129 |
| White | 579 |
| International Students | 25 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 37 |
Most Popular Dietetics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 60 colleges that offer a master’s degree in dietetics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Iowa State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dietetics majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 66 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Iowa State. Of these students, 84% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Florida. 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, 34 people received their master's degree in dietetics from UNF. Of these students, 96% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida International University. 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, 33 people received their master's degree in dietetics from FIU. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Murray State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,414 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Murray State.
The 5th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in dietetics from UIC. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Appalachian State University. 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, 30 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Appalachian State. About 88% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Utah State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dietetics. 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, 29 people received their master's degree in dietetics from USU. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Marshall University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dietetics. Roughly 11,900 attend the school each year. 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, 27 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Marshall University. Of these students, 89% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Eastern Illinois University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dietetics. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in dietetics from EIU. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Ball State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dietetics. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Ball State. About 92% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dietetics. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,377 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,273 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in dietetics from UOHSC. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Framingham State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dietetics. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Framingham State. About 81% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
D'Youville College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dietetics. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,240 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in dietetics from D'Youville College. Of these students, 93% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Loma Linda University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dietetics. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Loma Linda University. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Northern Illinois University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dietetics. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in dietetics from NIU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Cox College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dietetics. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,587 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,002 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Cox College. About 88% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dietetics. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Mizzou.
Idaho State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dietetics. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in dietetics from ISU. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Eastern Michigan University. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Eastern Michigan. Of these students, 95% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Florida State. Of these students, 92% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Clinical Nutrition | 853 |
| Other Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 188 |
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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