Dietetics Doctor’s Degrees
There are 145 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Dietetics.
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Education Levels of Dietetics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,028 students earned theirDietetics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Dietetics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 15 |
| Associate’s Degree | 86 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,685 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,236 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 6 |
Earnings of Dietetics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Dietetics of $49,100 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,296 |
| 4 years | $49,100 |
| 5 years | $54,879 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Dietetics majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Dietetics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 187 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Dietetics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Dietetics students seeking a doctor's degree is Florida International University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their doctor's degree in Dietetics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dietetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their doctor's degree in Dietetics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 86 doctor's degrees in Dietetics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Florida is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 85 doctor's degrees in Dietetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dietetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their doctor's degree in Dietetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their doctor's degree in Dietetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their doctor's degree in Dietetics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dietetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their doctor's degree in Dietetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their doctor's degree in Dietetics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their doctor's degree in Dietetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Lehman College is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 61 doctor's degrees in Dietetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Bronx Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dietetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their doctor's degree in Dietetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 56 doctor's degrees in Dietetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their doctor's degree in Dietetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dietetics. This school awarded 46 doctor's degrees in Dietetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Marshall University is a popular choice for Dietetics majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in Dietetics from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dietetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in Dietetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mississippi comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dietetics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in Dietetics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dietetics. This school awarded 40 doctor's degrees in Dietetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Dietetics. This school awarded 39 doctor's degrees in Dietetics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Dietetics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Dietetics that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist | 919 |
| Dietitian Assistant | 615 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other | 465 |
| Dietetic Technician | 159 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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