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Dietetics & Nutrition Services in Tennessee

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Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 103 students earned their Nutrition degrees in TN.

In terms of popularity, Dietetics & Nutrition Services is the 110th most popular major in the state out of a total 274 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dietetics & Nutrition Services Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 36
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 24
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 24
Bachelor’s Degree 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20
Post-Master’s Certificate 20

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 76.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Dietetics & Nutrition Services Grads in Tennessee

1,900 people in the state and 98,210 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nutrition.

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Wages for Dietetics & Nutrition Services Jobs in Tennessee

In this state, nutrition grads earn an average of $25,490. Nationwide, they make an average of $30,130.

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There are 4 colleges in Tennessee that offer nutrition degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Lipscomb University

Nashville
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,704. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. 99% of students get financical aid.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 9.30% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,243 after earning their degree at this institution.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,204 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#4

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,911 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $36,708 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

Dietetics & Nutrition Services Careers in TN

Some of the careers nutrition majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Dietetic Technicians 19% $23,870
Dietitians and Nutritionists 16% $55,530

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Nursing 6,004
Allied Health Professions 1,213
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 993
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 895
Medicine 680
Rehabilitation Professions 566
Allied Health Services 483
Health/Medical Admin Services 479

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