Associate Degrees in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
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Education Levels of Nutrition Majors
In 2020-2021, 324 associate degrees were awarded to nutrition majors. 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 | 2,782 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,694 |
| Graduate Certificate | 755 |
| Basic Certificate | 529 |
| Associate Degree | 324 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 42 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 32 |
Earnings of Nutrition Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in nutrition is $30,815. 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 $28,696 and the high is $32,935.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in nutrition is $6,628. 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, $6,628 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $6,628.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in nutrition. About 86.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 43 |
| Women | 281 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 76 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88 |
| White | 117 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 21 |
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. The nutrition program at Bronx Community College awarded 141 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 87% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Suffolk County Community College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nutrition. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 associate degrees were handed out to nutrition majors at Suffolk County Community College. Of these students, 82% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The nutrition program at Community College of Allegheny County awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their associate degree in nutrition from SRJC. About 70% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Cincinnati State. About 78% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The nutrition program at Camden County College awarded 9 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to nutrition majors at Sinclair Community College. Of these students, 67% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The nutrition program at Orange Coast College awarded 8 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Paradise Valley Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nutrition. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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.
Long Beach City College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nutrition. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 associate degrees were handed out to nutrition majors at Long Beach City College. Of these students, 86% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their associate degree is Chandler-Gilbert Community College. The nutrition program at Chandler-Gilbert Community College awarded 6 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their associate degree is Barton County Community College. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Barton Community College. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Middlesex County College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nutrition. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Middlesex County College. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their associate degree is Gateway Community College. Each year, around 6,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 associate degrees were handed out to nutrition majors at Gateway Community College.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their associate degree is North Shore Community College. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. The nutrition program at North Shore Community College awarded 6 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tarrant County College District. The nutrition program at Tarrant County College District awarded 6 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their associate degree is Milwaukee Area Technical College. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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.
Hillsborough Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in nutrition. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 associate degrees were handed out to nutrition majors at HCC.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central Arizona College. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The nutrition program at Central Arizona College awarded 6 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northland Community and Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in nutrition. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in nutrition from Northland Community and Technical College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Nutrition Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dietetics | 172 |
| Dietetic Technician | 114 |
| Dietitian Assistant | 26 |
| Other Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 12 |
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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 | 85,504 |
| Allied Health Professions | 27,677 |
| Allied Health Services | 20,673 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 16,893 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 10,218 |
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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