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Bachelor’s Degrees in Dietetics/Dietitian

1,934 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A bachelor's degree in dietetics is offered at 126 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.7% of dietetics graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Dietetics Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,934 people earned their bachelor's degree in dietetics. 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 1,934
Master’s Degree 846
Graduate Certificate 329
Associate Degree 107
Basic Certificate 91
Undergraduate Certificate 16
Doctor’s Degree 6

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 87.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 243
Women 1,691
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The racial-ethnic distribution of dietetics bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 82
Black or African American 99
Hispanic or Latino 320
White 1,265
International Students 53
Other Races/Ethnicities 115
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There are 126 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in dietetics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
99 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in dietetics from WCUPA. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

90 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in dietetics from FIU. Of these students, 80% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Lehman College

Bronx, New York
87 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in dietetics from Lehman. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#4

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
69 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in dietetics from Appalachian State. Of these students, 85% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
63 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in dietetics from UNF. About 96% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
61 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $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 dietetics from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

#7

Queens College

Queens, New York
60 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in dietetics from QC. Of these students, 87% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
58 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,982 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 dietetics from Iowa State. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#9

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
57 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $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 dietetics from Michigan State. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#10

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
53 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $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 dietetics from Ole Miss. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#11

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
52 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,784 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 dietetics from University of Northern Colorado. About 86% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
51 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $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 dietetics from UD. About 92% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
49 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,792 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 dietetics from NIU. About 70% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
49 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,964 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 dietetics from K -State. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#15

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
42 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in dietetics from ECU. Of these students, 87% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

40 Yearly Graduations
91% 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 $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 dietetics from OHIO Athens.

#17

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
39 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $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 dietetics from URI. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#18

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
38 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arkansas comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in dietetics. 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 dietetics from UARK. Of these students, 100% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Miami University - Oxford

Oxford, Ohio
38 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $14,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in dietetics from Miami University - Oxford. Of these students, 94% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
37 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in dietetics from Illinois State. Of these students, 77% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to dietetics that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Dietitian Assistant 254
Other Dietetics & Nutrition Services 163
Clinical Nutrition 108
Dietetic Technician 19

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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