Bachelor’s Degrees in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
Education Levels of Nutrition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,478 people earned their bachelor's degree in nutrition. This earns it the #14 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's 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 |
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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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in nutrition is $33,319. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $26,138 to a high of $40,093.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in nutrition is $26,084. 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, $37,374 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,253.
The median monthly payment of a nutrition graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $310.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in nutrition. About 86.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 335 |
Women | 2,143 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 122 |
Black or African American | 159 |
Hispanic or Latino | 405 |
White | 1,576 |
International Students | 62 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 154 |
Most Popular Nutrition Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 138 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Brooklyn College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from Brooklyn College. About 82% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Brooklyn College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,319.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from WCUPA. About 87% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that WCUPA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,319.
Florida International University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from FIU. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that FIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,319.
Lehman College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from Lehman. About 91% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Lehman graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,319.
Appalachian State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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 $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from Appalachian State. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Data shows that Appalachian State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,319.
University of North Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,570 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from UNF. Of these students, 96% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition at University of North Florida make a median salary of 33,319.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. About 84% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale make a median salary of 33,319.
The 9th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Queens College. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from QC. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Queens College nutrition graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,319.
Iowa State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from Iowa State. About 95% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Iowa State University nutrition graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,319.
Michigan State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from Michigan State. About 92% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,319.
The 12th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Mississippi. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from Ole Miss. About 90% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Ole Miss graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,319.
University of Northern Colorado is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from University of Northern Colorado. Of these students, 86% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Northern Colorado nutrition graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,319.
The 14th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Delaware. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from UD. Of these students, 92% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Delaware nutrition graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,319.
Northern Illinois University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from NIU. Of these students, 70% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition at Northern Illinois University make a median salary of 33,319.
Kansas State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from K -State. About 90% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Kansas State University nutrition graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,319.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is East Carolina University. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from ECU. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition at East Carolina University make a median salary of 33,319.
The 18th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from OHIO Athens. Ohio University - Athens Campus nutrition graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $33,319.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from URI. About 91% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in nutrition at University of Rhode Island make a median salary of 33,319.
University of Arkansas is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in nutrition from UARK. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that UARK graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $33,319.
Nutrition Concentrations
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Dietetics | 1,934 |
Dietitian Assistant | 254 |
Other Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 163 |
Clinical Nutrition | 108 |
Dietetic Technician | 19 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nutrition that offer bachelor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Nursing | 153,413 |
Health Sciences & Services | 19,276 |
Public Health | 19,225 |
Health/Medical Admin Services | 17,004 |
Communication Sciences | 11,325 |
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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