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Dietetics Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 192 students earned their Dietetics degrees in PA.

In this state, Dietetics is the 37th most popular major out of a total 165 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dietetics Majors in Pennsylvania

Dietetics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 127
Post-Master’s Certificate 58
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 58
Master’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a dietetics major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of dietetics majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 72.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 14.1%
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Jobs for Dietetics Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 4,530 people in the state and 98,210 people in the nation working in dietetics jobs.

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Wages for Dietetics Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, dietetics grads earn an average of $30,080. Nationwide, they make an average of $30,130.

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There are 7 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer dietetics degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,701 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at WCUPA.

#2

Cedar Crest College

Allentown
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,433 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,441 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,613 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,554 a year. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
3,370 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Messiah. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. This private school has an average net price of $26,864.

#5

Drexel University

Philadelphia
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $35,963. In their early career, Drexel grads earn an average salary of $64,777. The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

#6

Immaculata University

Immaculata
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,563 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

#6

Seton Hill University

Greensburg
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,935 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Dietetics Careers in PA

Some of the careers dietetics majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 14% $56,700
Dietetic Technicians 10% $29,090

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to dietetics.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Other Dietetics & Nutrition Services 61
Clinical Nutrition 50
Dietetic Technician 1

View all majors related to Dietetics

View Nationwide Dietetics Report

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