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Nutrition Science in District of Columbia

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Nutrition Science Schools in District of Columbia

53 students earned Nutrition Science degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Nutrition Science is the 100th most popular major out of a total 198 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 46
Master’s Degree 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a nutrition science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nutrition science majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.3%
  • Black or African American: 34.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 28.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.5%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Nutrition Science Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 2,610 people employed in jobs related to a nutrition science degree, compared to 259,730 nationwide.

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Wages for Nutrition Science Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, nutrition science grads earn an average of $104,460. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,600.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer nutrition science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Howard University

Washington
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,792 after graduation. 77% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $41,388.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. An average student at GWU will pay a net price of $32,563. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,001. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

Nutrition Science Careers in DC

Some of the careers nutrition science majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Dietetic Technicians 29% $27,880
Biological Science Professors 17% $122,720
Dietitians and Nutritionists 15% $66,400
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $133,700
Biological Scientists 0% $84,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 133
Science, Technology & Society 132
Computational Science 96
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 95
Museum Studies 65
Biological & Physical Science 36
Interdisciplinary Studies 23
Gerontology 7

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View Nationwide Nutrition Science Report

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