Associate Degrees in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
Education Levels of Nutrition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 214 people earned their associate degree in nutrition. This earns it the #16 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nutrition at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,478 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,887 |
| Basic Certificate | 506 |
| Graduate Certificate | 473 |
| Associate Degree | 214 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 47 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 39 |
Earnings of Nutrition Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in nutrition is $25,498. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $25,498 and the high is $25,498.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for nutrition students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in nutrition. About 84.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 33 |
| Women | 181 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 70 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Nutrition Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 57 colleges that offer an associate degree in nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nutrition students seekingan associate degree is Bronx Community College. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their associate degree in nutrition from BCC. Of these students, 84% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that BCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,498.
Suffolk County Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Suffolk County Community College. Of these students, 100% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Suffolk County Community College nutrition graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,498.
Santa Rosa Junior College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nutrition. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in nutrition from SRJC. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in nutrition at Santa Rosa Junior College make a median salary of 25,498.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their associate degree is Community College of Allegheny County. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in nutrition from CCAC. Data shows that CCAC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,498.
Camden County College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Camden County College. About 67% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in nutrition at Camden County College make a median salary of 25,498.
The 5th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Cincinnati State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College nutrition graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,498.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nutrition. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Sinclair Community College. Of these students, 75% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in nutrition at Sinclair Community College make a median salary of 25,498.
Orange Coast College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nutrition. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Orange Coast College. About 75% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Orange Coast College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,498.
Paradise Valley Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Paradise Valley Community College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in nutrition at Paradise Valley Community College make a median salary of 25,498.
Long Beach City College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nutrition. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Long Beach City College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Long Beach City College nutrition graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,498.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central Arizona College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Pinal County Community College. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in nutrition at Central Arizona College make a median salary of 25,498.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their associate degree is Barton County Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Barton Community College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in nutrition at Barton County Community College make a median salary of 25,498.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their associate degree is North Shore Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in nutrition from North Shore Community College. North Shore Community College nutrition graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,498.
Middlesex County College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nutrition. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Middlesex County College. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in nutrition at Middlesex County College make a median salary of 25,498.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tarrant County College District. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Tarrant County College. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Tarrant County College District nutrition graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,498.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their associate degree is Milwaukee Area Technical College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in nutrition from MATC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that MATC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,498.
Southern Maine Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nutrition. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in nutrition from SMCC. Data shows that SMCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,498.
Nutrition Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dietetics | 107 |
| Dietetic Technician | 87 |
| Dietitian Assistant | 12 |
| Other Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 8 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nutrition that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 82,967 |
| Allied Health Professions | 29,240 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,166 |
| Allied Health Services | 16,805 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,346 |
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.
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