Master’s Degrees in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
Education Levels of Nutrition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,887 people earned their master's degree in nutrition. This makes it the 9th most popular master'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 | 2,478 |
| 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in nutrition is $53,223. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $50,174 to a high of $56,360.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for nutrition students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in nutrition. About 89.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 195 |
| Women | 1,692 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 91 |
| Black or African American | 91 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 194 |
| White | 1,258 |
| International Students | 63 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 190 |
Most Popular Nutrition Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 97 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nutrition students seekinga master's degree is University of Western States. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Western States Chiropractic College. Of these students, 88% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at University of Western States make a median salary of 53,223.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Logan University. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Logan University. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at Logan University make a median salary of 53,223.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Maryland University of Integrative Health. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their master's degree in nutrition from MUIH. About 98% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that MUIH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,223.
Iowa State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. 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 nutrition from Iowa State. About 84% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Iowa State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,223.
New York Chiropractic College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in nutrition from New York Chiropractic College. Of these students, 90% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at New York Chiropractic College make a median salary of 53,223.
National University of Natural Medicine is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,658 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,631 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in nutrition from NUNM. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Data shows that NUNM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,223.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Parker University. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,346 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Parker University. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Parker University nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,223.
The 8th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Alabama at Birmingham. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in nutrition from UAB. About 95% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UAB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,223.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 91% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,223.
The 8th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Marywood University. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Marywood. Of these students, 85% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at Marywood University make a median salary of 53,223.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Rhode Island. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in nutrition from URI. About 93% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at University of Rhode Island make a median salary of 53,223.
The 12th most popular school in the country for nutrition 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, 34 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Loma Linda University. Of these students, 87% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at Loma Linda University make a median salary of 53,223.
University of North Florida is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. 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 nutrition from UNF. About 96% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at University of North Florida make a median salary of 53,223.
Florida International University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. 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 nutrition from FIU. Of these students, 90% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at Florida International University make a median salary of 53,223.
The 15th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Murray State University. 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 nutrition from Murray State. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at Murray State University make a median salary of 53,223.
University of Illinois at Chicago is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. 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 nutrition from UIC. Of these students, 89% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at University of Illinois at Chicago make a median salary of 53,223.
Appalachian State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 30 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Appalachian State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that Appalachian State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,223.
The 18th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Utah State 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, 29 people received their master's degree in nutrition from USU. Of these students, 100% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,223.
The 19th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree 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 $7,372 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 nutrition from Marshall University. About 89% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at Marshall University make a median salary of 53,223.
Stony Brook University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in nutrition from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 88% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Stony Brook University nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,223.
Nutrition Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Clinical Nutrition | 853 |
| Dietetics | 846 |
| Other Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 188 |
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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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