Bachelor’s Degrees in Dietetics/Dietitian
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Education Levels of Dietetics Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,254 bachelor's degrees were awarded to dietetics majors. This makes it the 14th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in dietetics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,254 |
| Master’s Degree | 669 |
| Graduate Certificate | 608 |
| Associate Degree | 172 |
| Basic Certificate | 65 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 17 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Dietetics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for dietetics majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for dietetics students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in dietetics. About 86.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 296 |
| Women | 1,958 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dietetics bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 89 |
| Black or African American | 123 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 365 |
| White | 1,489 |
| International Students | 74 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 114 |
Most Popular Dietetics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 126 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in dietetics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
West Chester University of Pennsylvania tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for dietetics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 17,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 99 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dietetics majors at WCUPA. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Florida International University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dietetics. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 90 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dietetics majors at FIU. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Lehman College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dietetics. Each year, around 15,000 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 2020-2021 academic year, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in dietetics from Lehman. Of these students, 80% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Appalachian State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dietetics. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,839 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in dietetics from Appalachian State. Of these students, 84% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Florida is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dietetics. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. 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. The dietetics program at University of North Florida awarded 63 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dietetics. Each year, around 20,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,632 per year. The dietetics program at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale awarded 61 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Queens College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dietetics. Roughly 19,700 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dietetics majors at QC. About 82% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Iowa State University. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dietetics majors at Iowa State. Of these students, 91% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dietetics. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in dietetics from Michigan State. About 95% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Mississippi is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dietetics. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,934 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,938 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dietetics majors at Ole Miss. About 92% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Northern Colorado is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dietetics. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,127 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,192 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in dietetics from University of Northern Colorado. Of these students, 90% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Delaware is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dietetics. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. The dietetics program at University of Delaware awarded 51 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northern Illinois University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dietetics. Roughly 16,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,942 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dietetics majors at NIU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Kansas State University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. The dietetics program at Kansas State University awarded 49 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is East Carolina University. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in dietetics from ECU. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dietetics. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 bachelor's degrees were handed out to dietetics majors at OHIO Athens. Of these students, 83% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Rhode Island. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,454 per year. The dietetics program at University of Rhode Island awarded 39 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arkansas comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dietetics. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. The dietetics program at University of Arkansas awarded 38 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Miami University - Oxford is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in dietetics. Roughly 18,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,806 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in dietetics from Miami University - Oxford. About 82% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Illinois State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dietetics. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,805 per year. The dietetics program at Illinois State University awarded 37 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 81% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dietetics that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dietitian Assistant | 247 |
| Other Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 152 |
| Clinical Nutrition | 129 |
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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