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Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools in California

In <nil>, 98 students earned their Nutrition degrees in CA.

In this state, Dietetics & Nutrition Services is the 23rd most popular major out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dietetics & Nutrition Services Majors in California

Nutrition majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 35
Post-Master’s Certificate 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 26
Associate Degree 21
Bachelor’s Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a nutrition major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nutrition majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.6%
  • White: 41.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.1%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Dietetics & Nutrition Services Grads in California

There are 13,180 people in the state and 98,210 people in the nation working in nutrition jobs.

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Wages for Dietetics & Nutrition Services Jobs in California

Nutrition grads earn an average of $35,250 in the state and $30,130 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in California that offer nutrition degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,390 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $83,433 after earning their degree at this institution.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
25,047 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. 54% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,640.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,445 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at PLNU. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,967 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. In their early career, SRJC grads earn an average salary of $38,029.

#5

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,779 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $4,384.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,500 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,301. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. Graduates earn an average $31,583 after graduation.

#7

Merritt College

Oakland
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,289 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,626.

Dietetics & Nutrition Services Careers in CA

Some of the careers nutrition majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 20% $75,830
Dietetic Technicians 14% $31,600

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nutrition.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 18,329
Health Sciences & Services 5,947
Public Health 5,024
Allied Health Professions 4,117
Rehabilitation Professions 3,157
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,003
Communication Sciences 2,227
Mental & Social Health Services 1,899

View all majors related to Dietetics & Nutrition Services

View Nationwide Dietetics & Nutrition Services Report

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