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Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools in Pennsylvania

In <nil>, 272 students earned their Nutrition degrees in PA.

In this state, Dietetics & Nutrition Services is the 16th most popular major out of a total 27 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dietetics & Nutrition Services Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 132
Master’s Degree 87
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 40
Associate Degree 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nutrition majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 69.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 15.8%
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Jobs for Dietetics & Nutrition Services Grads in Pennsylvania

4,530 people in the state and 98,210 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nutrition.

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Wages for Dietetics & Nutrition Services Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, nutrition grads earn an average of $30,080. Nationwide, they make an average of $30,130.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer nutrition degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
17,614 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at WCUPA. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,647 Total Students

In their early career, Marywood grads earn an average salary of $44,421. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $20,741.

#3

Cedar Crest College

Allentown
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,440 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

#4

Immaculata University

Immaculata
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,478 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,491 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#5

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
3,276 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Messiah. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,560.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
33,230 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,926. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,298 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,201. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Graduates earn an average $41,806 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,977 Total Students

The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Drexel University

Philadelphia
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,216 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,167. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. In their early career, Drexel grads earn an average salary of $69,511.

Dietetics & Nutrition Services Careers in PA

Some of the careers nutrition majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 14% $56,700
Dietetic Technicians 10% $29,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing 11,477
Rehabilitation Professions 3,183
Allied Health Professions 2,804
Medicine 2,307
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,823
Health Sciences & Services 1,691
Public Health 1,486
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,353

View all majors related to Dietetics & Nutrition Services

View Nationwide Dietetics & Nutrition Services Report

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