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Graduate Certificates in Dietetics/Dietitian

608 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 48 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in dietetics. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 17% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.1% of dietetics graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Dietetics Majors

In 2020-2021, 608 graduate certificates were awarded to dietetics majors. This makes it the 6th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for dietetics majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in dietetics. About 92.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 43
Women 565
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The racial-ethnic distribution of dietetics graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 18
Black or African American 27
Hispanic or Latino 46
White 447
International Students 13
Other Races/Ethnicities 57
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There are 48 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in dietetics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
90 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for dietetics students seekinga graduate certificate is Iowa State University. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. 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. The dietetics program at Iowa State University awarded 90 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#2

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
64 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Utah State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in dietetics. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,042 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. The dietetics program at Utah State University awarded 64 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 98% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
45 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Marshall University. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,520 per year. The dietetics program at Marshall University awarded 45 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#4

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
34 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Simmons University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in dietetics. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,384 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 graduate certificates were handed out to dietetics majors at Simmons. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.

#5

Cedar Crest College

Allentown, Pennsylvania
31 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cedar Crest College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in dietetics. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,991 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,479 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from Cedar Crest. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#6

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
24 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Illinois State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in dietetics. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from Illinois State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

22 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in dietetics. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,883 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,228 per year. The dietetics program at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis awarded 22 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
20 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

LIU Post comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in dietetics. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,047 per year. The dietetics program at LIU Post awarded 20 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#8

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee
20 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Lipscomb University. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. The dietetics program at Lipscomb University awarded 20 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, South Carolina
17 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Winthrop University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in dietetics. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,472 per year. The dietetics program at Winthrop University awarded 17 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 94% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
17 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Loyola University Chicago. Each year, around 16,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 graduate certificates were handed out to dietetics majors at Loyola Chicago. Of these students, 88% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
16 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in dietetics. 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. The dietetics program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania awarded 16 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, Connecticut
15 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Saint Joseph. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,328 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from USJ. About 93% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

15 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Oregon Health & Science University. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,222 per year. The dietetics program at Oregon Health & Science University awarded 15 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#13

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
15 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Kansas is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in dietetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from KU.

14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in dietetics. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,934 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from UAMS. About 86% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
14 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Appalachian State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in dietetics. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. 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. The dietetics program at Appalachian State University awarded 14 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#18

Missouri State University - Springfield

Springfield, Missouri
13 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Missouri State University - Springfield. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,760 per year. The dietetics program at Missouri State University - Springfield awarded 13 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 92% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Oakwood University

Huntsville, Alabama
13 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oakwood University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in dietetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,974 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,680 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their graduate certificate in dietetics from Oakwood. About 100% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Viterbo University

La Crosse, Wisconsin
12 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Viterbo University. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,488 per year. The dietetics program at Viterbo University awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to dietetics that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Other Dietetics & Nutrition Services 103
Clinical Nutrition 44

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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