Doctor’s Degrees in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
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Education Levels of Nutrition Majors
In 2020-2021, 32 earned their doctor's degree in nutrition. This makes it the 20th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nutrition at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,782 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,694 |
| Graduate Certificate | 755 |
| Basic Certificate | 529 |
| Associate Degree | 324 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 42 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 32 |
Earnings of Nutrition Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for nutrition majors with their doctor'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 nutrition students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in nutrition. About 96.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1 |
| Women | 31 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Nutrition Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nutrition students seekinga doctor's degree is Maryland University of Integrative Health. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 doctor's degrees were handed out to nutrition majors at MUIH. Of these students, 100% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from UNF. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Loma Linda University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,382 per year. The nutrition program at Loma Linda University awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida International University. 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 $8,912 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from FIU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Nutrition Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 17 |
| Clinical Nutrition | 12 |
| Dietetics | 3 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nutrition that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 28,623 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 15,249 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 15,192 |
| Nursing | 10,943 |
| Dentistry | 6,742 |
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*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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