Master’s Degrees in Dietetics/Dietitian
Education Levels of Dietetics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 846 people earned their master's degree in dietetics. This makes it the 33rd most popular master'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 |
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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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for dietetics majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in dietetics. About 90.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 85 |
Women | 761 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of dietetics master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 45 |
Black or African American | 31 |
Hispanic or Latino | 129 |
White | 579 |
International Students | 25 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 37 |
Most Popular Dietetics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 60 colleges that offer a master’s degree in dietetics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for dietetics students seekinga master's degree is Iowa State University. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. 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, 66 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Iowa State. About 84% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Florida is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dietetics. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 34 people received their master's degree in dietetics from UNF. About 96% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida International University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dietetics. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 33 people received their master's degree in dietetics from FIU. Of these students, 90% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Murray State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dietetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,436 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,414 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Murray State.
University of Illinois at Chicago is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dietetics. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in dietetics from UIC. Of these students, 89% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Appalachian State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Appalachian State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Utah State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dietetics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in dietetics from USU. Of these students, 100% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Marshall University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dietetics. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Marshall University. About 89% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastern Illinois University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dietetics. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in dietetics from EIU. Of these students, 76% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ball State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dietetics. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Ball State. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dietetics. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,377 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,273 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in dietetics from UOHSC. Of these students, 89% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Framingham State University. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Framingham State. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is D'Youville College. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,240 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in dietetics from D'Youville College. About 93% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loma Linda University. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Loma Linda University. Of these students, 80% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northern Illinois University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dietetics. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in dietetics from NIU. Of these students, 85% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Idaho State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in dietetics. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in dietetics from ISU. Of these students, 88% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cox College. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,587 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,002 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Cox College. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for dietetics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Mizzou.
Florida State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dietetics. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Florida State. About 92% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastern Michigan University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in dietetics. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in dietetics from Eastern Michigan. About 95% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to dietetics that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Clinical Nutrition | 853 |
Other Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 188 |
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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