Graduate Certificates in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
Education Levels of Nutrition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 473 people earned their graduate certificate in nutrition. This makes it the 6th most popular graduate certificate 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 | 2,478 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,887 |
| Basic Certificate | 506 |
| Graduate Certificate | 473 |
| Associate Degree | 214 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 47 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 39 |
Earnings of Nutrition Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in nutrition is $49,170. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $45,008 to a high of $51,246.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for nutrition majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in nutrition. About 87.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 59 |
| Women | 414 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 261 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 92 |
Most Popular Nutrition Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 68 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Utah State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 64 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from USU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nutrition at Utah State University make a median salary of 49,170.
Marshall University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. 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, 45 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Marshall University. Of these students, 100% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Marshall University nutrition graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,170.
College of Saint Elizabeth comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,886 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,236 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from CSE. Of these students, 92% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. College of Saint Elizabeth nutrition graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,170.
Simmons University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Simmons. Simmons University nutrition graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,170.
Cedar Crest College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,334 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,598 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Cedar Crest. Of these students, 89% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cedar Crest graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,170.
Meredith College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,469 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Meredith. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nutrition at Meredith College make a median salary of 49,170.
Illinois State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Illinois State. About 80% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nutrition at Illinois State University make a median salary of 49,170.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from IUPUI. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis nutrition graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,170.
The 10th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kansas. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from KU. About 83% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that KU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,170.
Andrews University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Andrews. About 85% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nutrition at Andrews University make a median salary of 49,170.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is LIU Post. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from LIU Post. About 85% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. LIU Post nutrition graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,170.
Lipscomb University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Lipscomb. Lipscomb University nutrition graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,170.
The 14th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Winthrop University. 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 $15,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Winthrop. Of these students, 81% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Winthrop graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,170.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from WCUPA. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that WCUPA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,170.
University of Saint Joseph comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from USJ. Of these students, 83% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nutrition at University of Saint Joseph make a median salary of 49,170.
Oregon Health & Science University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from OHSU. About 80% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that OHSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,170.
Appalachian State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. 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, 14 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Appalachian State. About 40% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nutrition at Appalachian State University make a median salary of 49,170.
Nutrition Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Dietetics | 329 |
| Other Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 81 |
| Clinical Nutrition | 63 |
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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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