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Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools in Pennsylvania

305 students earned Nutrition degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

A Dietetics & Nutrition Services major is the 106th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Dietetics & Nutrition Services Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 137
Master’s Degree 84
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 72
Post-Master’s Certificate 72
Associate Degree 11
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 76.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for Dietetics & Nutrition Services Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 4,530 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 Pennsylvania

Nutrition grads earn an average of $30,080 in the state and $30,130 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer nutrition degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. 71% of the teachers are full time.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,613 Total Students

In their early career, Marywood grads earn an average salary of $41,554. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#3

Cedar Crest College

Allentown
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,433 Total Students

An average student at Cedar Crest will pay a net price of $21,706. In their early career, Cedar Crest grads earn an average salary of $45,441. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

#4

Immaculata University

Immaculata
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,563 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,547. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

#5

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
3,370 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

78% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,784 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $37,752 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,793.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

In their early career, CCAC grads earn an average salary of $30,282. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,284.

#10

Drexel University

Philadelphia
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,777 after earning their degree at this institution.

Dietetics & Nutrition Services Careers in PA

Some of the careers nutrition majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 14% $56,700
Dietetic Technicians 10% $29,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing 11,477
Rehabilitation Professions 3,183
Allied Health Professions 2,804
Medicine 2,307
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,823
Health Sciences & Services 1,691
Public Health 1,486
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,353

View all majors related to Dietetics & Nutrition Services

View Nationwide Dietetics & Nutrition Services Report

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