Master’s Degrees in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
Education Levels of Nutrition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,887 people earned their master's degree in nutrition. This makes it the 79th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nutrition at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,478 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,887 |
| Basic Certificate | 506 |
| Graduate Certificate | 473 |
| Associate Degree | 214 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 47 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 39 |
Earnings of Nutrition Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in nutrition is $53,223. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $50,174 and the high is $56,360.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in nutrition. About 89.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 195 |
| Women | 1,692 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 91 |
| Black or African American | 91 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 194 |
| White | 1,258 |
| International Students | 63 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 190 |
Most Popular Nutrition Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 97 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Western States tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Western States Chiropractic College. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. University of Western States nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,223.
Logan University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Logan University. About 75% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Logan University nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,223.
Maryland University of Integrative Health comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their master's degree in nutrition from MUIH. Of these students, 98% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at Maryland University of Integrative Health make a median salary of 53,223.
The 4th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Iowa State University. 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 nutrition from Iowa State. Of these students, 84% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at Iowa State University make a median salary of 53,223.
New York Chiropractic College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in nutrition from New York Chiropractic College. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. New York Chiropractic College nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,223.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is National University of Natural Medicine. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,658 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,631 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in nutrition from NUNM. About 93% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at National University of Natural Medicine make a median salary of 53,223.
Parker University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Parker University. About 73% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Parker University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,223.
University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in nutrition from UAB. Of these students, 95% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at University of Alabama at Birmingham make a median salary of 53,223.
Marywood University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Marywood. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Marywood University nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,223.
The 8th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 91% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at Rutgers University - New Brunswick make a median salary of 53,223.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in nutrition from URI. Of these students, 93% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Rhode Island nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,223.
Loma Linda University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. 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, 34 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Loma Linda University. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Loma Linda University nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,223.
The 12th most popular school in the country for nutrition 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 nutrition from UNF. Of these students, 96% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of North Florida nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,223.
The 14th most popular school in the country for nutrition 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 nutrition from FIU. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Florida International University nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,223.
Murray State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. 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 nutrition from Murray State. Murray State University nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,223.
The 16th most popular school in the country for nutrition 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 nutrition from UIC. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. University of Illinois at Chicago nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,223.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nutrition 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 nutrition from Appalachian State. About 88% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at Appalachian State University make a median salary of 53,223.
Utah State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. 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 nutrition from USU. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at Utah State University make a median salary of 53,223.
Marshall University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. 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 nutrition from Marshall University. Of these students, 89% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Marshall University nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,223.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 49,855 |
| Public Health | 17,864 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 17,274 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,811 |
| Allied Health Professions | 14,052 |
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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