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Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools in North Carolina

222 students earned Nutrition degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Dietetics & Nutrition Services is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dietetics & Nutrition Services Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 138
Post-Master’s Certificate 42
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 42
Master’s Degree 30
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 9
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 9
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a nutrition major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nutrition majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 70.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Dietetics & Nutrition Services Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 2,300 people employed in jobs related to a nutrition degree, compared to 98,210 nationwide.

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Wages for Dietetics & Nutrition Services Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, nutrition grads earn an average of $28,100. Nationwide, they make an average of $30,130.

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

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,989. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Meredith College

Raleigh
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,277 after earning their degree at this institution. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,603 a year. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,924. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

#5

Gaston College

Dallas
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,345 Total Students

In their early career, Gaston College grads earn an average salary of $27,347. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Dietetics & Nutrition Services Careers in NC

Some of the careers nutrition majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 15% $54,620
Dietetic Technicians 10% $27,970

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Nursing 7,425
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,189
Allied Health Professions 1,932
Public Health 1,477
Rehabilitation Professions 911
Allied Health Services 797
Mental & Social Health Services 710
Medicine 684

View all majors related to Dietetics & Nutrition Services

View Nationwide Dietetics & Nutrition Services Report

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