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Nutrition Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 121 students earned their Nutrition degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, Nutrition is the 14th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nutrition Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 49
Post-Master’s Certificate 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 26
Bachelor’s Degree 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Associate Degree 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a nutrition major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nutrition majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 61.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 13.2%
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Jobs for Nutrition Grads in New Jersey

2,300 people in the state and 98,210 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nutrition.

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Wages for Nutrition Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a nutrition grad in the state is $34,760, compared to a typical salary of $30,130 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in New Jersey that offer nutrition degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Rowan University

Glassboro
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. A typical student attending Rowan will pay a net price of $21,344. 93% of students get financical aid.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

70% of students get financical aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,675.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,272 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,319.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,122 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,747. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,084 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Nutrition Careers in NJ

Some of the careers nutrition majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 13% $68,160
Dietetic Technicians 6% $33,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Nursing 5,648
Health Sciences & Services 1,471
Public Health 942
Allied Health Professions 880
Medicine 614
Rehabilitation Professions 453
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 348
Allied Health Services 347

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