Dietetics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
If you are interested in studying Dietetics, take a look at what Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University sits in Blacksburg, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 17 dietetics degrees were awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
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Studying Online at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Distance learning is available at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Of 38,857 students, 1,577 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,313 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Dietetics Rankings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Use these rankings to compare Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s Dietetics program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 87 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 25 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #82 of 94 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Dietetics graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Dietetics graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are 100% women (17) and 0% men (0).
Dietetics Master’s Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Of the 17 master’s dietetics graduates at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 100% were women (17) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dietetics master’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Dietetics master’s degree recipients at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, below the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Dietetics Graduates
Graduates of the Dietetics program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Dietetics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dietetic Technicians | $137,981 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $125,305 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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