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Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 63 students earned their Nutrition degrees in LA.

In terms of popularity, Dietetics & Nutrition Services is the 103rd most popular major in the state out of a total 246 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dietetics & Nutrition Services Majors in Louisiana

Nutrition majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 37
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19
Master’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a nutrition major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nutrition majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 12.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 63.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 12.7%
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Jobs for Dietetics & Nutrition Services Grads in Louisiana

There are 1,300 people in the state and 98,210 people in the nation working in nutrition jobs.

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Wages for Dietetics & Nutrition Services Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, nutrition grads earn an average of $24,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $30,130.

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There are 2 colleges in Louisiana that offer nutrition degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,209 after earning their degree at this institution. 76% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Louisiana Tech will pay a net price of $11,304.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,674 after graduation. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Dietetics & Nutrition Services Careers in LA

Some of the careers nutrition majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 12% $54,880
Dietetic Technicians 7% $22,610

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nutrition.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Nursing 3,502
Health/Medical Admin Services 674
Allied Health Professions 593
Medicine 492
Communication Sciences 476
Public Health 362
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 306
Allied Health Services 275

View all majors related to Dietetics & Nutrition Services

View Nationwide Dietetics & Nutrition Services Report

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