Dietetics Master’s Degrees
There are 145 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Dietetics. This degree is more popular with female students, and about29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.6% of Dietetics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Dietetics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,028 people earned theirDietetics 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 | 86 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,685 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,236 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of Dietetics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Dietetics of $49,100 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Dietetics students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 91.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 81 |
| Women | 879 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Dietetics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 642 | 66.9% |
| Asian | 55 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 131 | 13.6% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 29 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 14 | 1.5% |
| International Students | 35 | 3.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Dietetics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 187 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Dietetics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Dietetics students seeking a master's degree is Florida International University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their master's degree in Dietetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 85 master's 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.
Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Dietetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their master's degree in Dietetics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Dietetics. This school awarded 77 master's 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 Illinois Chicago comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Dietetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in Dietetics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 72 master's degrees in Dietetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Dietetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in Dietetics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 63 master's 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.
CUNY Lehman College is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in Dietetics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bronx Community College is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's 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 comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Dietetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in Dietetics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 49 master's degrees in Dietetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in Dietetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Marshall University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Dietetics. This school awarded 44 master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's 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 Mississippi comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Dietetics. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Dietetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 40 master's 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.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in Dietetics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master’s 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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