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Graduate Certificates in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services

663 Yearly Graduations
$47,777 Median Salary
$20,500 Median Debt
There are 68 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in nutrition. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.4% of nutrition graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Nutrition Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 663 people earned their graduate certificate in nutrition. This makes it the 6th most popular graduate certificate 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 2,884
Master’s Degree 1,793
Graduate Certificate 663
Basic Certificate 475
Associate Degree 238
Doctor’s Degree 32
Undergraduate Certificate 28

Earnings of Nutrition Majors With Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in nutrition is $47,777. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $44,811 and the high is $51,015.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in nutrition is $20,500. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $20,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,872.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in nutrition. About 91.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 56
Women 607
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The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 25
Black or African American 21
Hispanic or Latino 87
White 422
International Students 9
Other Races/Ethnicities 99
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There are 68 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
90 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for nutrition students seekinga graduate certificate is Iowa State University. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Iowa State. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#2

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
64 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Utah State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 64 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from USU. About 87% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
45 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Marshall University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Marshall University. About 91% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

College of Saint Elizabeth

Morristown, New Jersey
35 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of Saint Elizabeth comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,018 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from CSE. About 90% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
34 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Simmons University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Simmons. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#6

Cedar Crest College

Allentown, Pennsylvania
31 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cedar Crest College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,043 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,571 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Cedar Crest. About 96% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Meredith College

Raleigh, North Carolina
28 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Meredith College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,357 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Meredith. About 94% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
24 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Illinois State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,907 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,694 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Illinois State. Of these students, 86% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

22 Yearly Graduations
90% Women

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,972 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from IUPUI.

#10

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
21 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kansas. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from KU. About 91% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, Michigan
20 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Andrews University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Andrews. About 95% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee
20 Yearly Graduations
94% Women

Lipscomb University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,370 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Lipscomb.

#11

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
20 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is LIU Post. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from LIU Post. Of these students, 100% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
17 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Loyola University Chicago. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Loyola Chicago.

#14

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, South Carolina
17 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Winthrop University. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Winthrop. About 89% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
16 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from WCUPA.

#17

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, Connecticut
15 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Saint Joseph comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from USJ. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

15 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oregon Health & Science University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,048 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,970 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from OHSU. Of these students, 100% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
14 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Appalachian State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,839 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Appalachian State. About 73% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

14 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,068 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from UAMS. Of these students, 100% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Nutrition Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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