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Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools in California

111 Nutrition students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 34
Associate Degree 27
Bachelor’s Degree 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 10
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

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: 14.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.7%
  • White: 28.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 16.2%
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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
4,468 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,306 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,230.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
4,616 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at PLNU.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,757 Total Students

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 29% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,125 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,503.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,147 Total Students

In their early career, Long Beach City College grads earn an average salary of $30,553. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. A typical student attending Long Beach City College will pay a net price of $5,323.

#7

Merritt College

Oakland
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,261 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 69% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $34,345 after graduation.

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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