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2023 Most Popular Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools

267 Colleges
$37,641 Avg Salary
$27,579 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services School for You

In 2020-2021, 6,158 people earned a degree or certificate in dietetics and clinical nutrition services, making the major the #17 most popular in the United States.

There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Most Popular Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 267 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services program at each school on the list.

Check out the nutrition programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

#1

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

Our analysis found Purdue University Global to be the most popular school for dietetics and clinical nutrition services students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. Purdue University Global is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.

While working on their degree, nutrition majors at Purdue University Global accumulate an average of around $42,144 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools list. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, nutrition graduates from Iowa State take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Western States is a great place for dietetics and clinical nutrition services students. Located in the city of Portland, Western States Chiropractic College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Bronx Community College is a great place for dietetics and clinical nutrition services students. BCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bronx.

Nutrition majors at BCC take out an average of $6,628 in student loans while working on their egree.

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The excellent programs at Maryland University of Integrative Health helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best dietetics and clinical nutrition services schools in the United States. Located in the large suburb of Laurel, MUIH is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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#6

Logan University

Chesterfield, MO

Logan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for dietetics and clinical nutrition services students. It came in at #6 on the list. Logan University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Chesterfield.

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Florida International University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools list. FIU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Miami.

The average amount in student loans that nutrition majors at FIU take out is $20,242.

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Utah State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for dietetics and clinical nutrition services students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Logan, USU is a public college with a very large student population.

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular dietetics and clinical nutrition services programs. WCUPA is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of West Chester.

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Appalachian State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools list. Appalachian State is a very large public school located in the distant town of Boone.

After completing their degree, nutrition graduates from Appalachian State carry an average student debt load of $25,000.

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#11

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools ranking. Brooklyn College is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn.

Nutrition majors at Brooklyn College take out an average of $12,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#12

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL

With a ranking of #12, University of North Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for dietetics and clinical nutrition services students. Located in the large city of Jacksonville, UNF is a public college with a large student population.

On average, nutrition graduates from UNF take out $25,125 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#13

Lehman College

Bronx, NY

Lehman College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools ranking. Located in the city of Bronx, Lehman is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, nutrition majors at Lehman accumulate an average of around $12,000 in student debt.

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#14

Marshall University

Huntington, WV

Marshall University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools ranking. Located in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public college with a large student population.

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#15

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL

With a ranking of #15, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for dietetics and clinical nutrition services students. Located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

On average, nutrition graduates from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale take out $50,469 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#15

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI

With a ranking of #15, University of Rhode Island did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for dietetics and clinical nutrition services students. Located in the large suburb of Kingston, URI is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, nutrition graduates from URI carry an average student debt load of $22,875.

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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, nutrition majors at IUPUI accumulate an average of around $23,032 in student debt.

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#18

New York Chiropractic College

Seneca Falls, NY

With a ranking of #18, New York Chiropractic College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for dietetics and clinical nutrition services students. New York Chiropractic College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Seneca Falls.

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Northern Illinois University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for dietetics and clinical nutrition services students. It came in at #19 on the list. NIU is a fairly large public school located in the small suburb of Dekalb.

While working on their degree, nutrition majors at NIU accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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University of Northern Colorado landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular dietetics and clinical nutrition services programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Greeley, University of Northern Colorado is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Nutrition majors at University of Northern Colorado take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Illinois State University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular dietetics and clinical nutrition services programs. Illinois State is a very large public school located in the suburb of Normal.

While working on their degree, nutrition majors at Illinois State accumulate an average of around $18,500 in student debt.

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#22

Queens College

Queens, NY

Queens College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools ranking. Located in the city of Queens, QC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Nutrition majors at QC take out an average of $14,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Ohio University - Athens Campus came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools ranking. Located in the distant town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public college with a very large student population.

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#24

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for dietetics and clinical nutrition services students. It came in at #24 on the list. Michigan State is a very large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.

The average amount in student loans that nutrition majors at Michigan State take out is $25,899. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $442.

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#25

University of Delaware

Newark, DE

University of Delaware did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for dietetics and clinical nutrition services students. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the suburb of Newark, UD is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, nutrition majors at UD accumulate an average of around $26,500 in student debt.

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#27

Marywood University

Scranton, PA
#29

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA
#29

University of Mississippi

University, MS
#31

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL
#32

Parker University

Dallas, TX
#34

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS
#37

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY
#39

Meredith College

Raleigh, NC
#40

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC
#40

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Dietetics & Nutrition Services students that almost earned our Most Popular Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools award.

Rank College Location
44 College of Saint Elizabeth Morristown, NJ
44 Ball State University Muncie, IN
44 LIU Post Brookville, NY
47 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
48 Miami University - Oxford Oxford, OH
48 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
50 D’Youville College Buffalo, NY
50 Murray State University Murray, KY
50 University of Vermont Burlington, VT
53 Simmons University Boston, MA
53 Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK

Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services by Region

View the Most Popular Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, dietetics and clinical nutrition services has other similar majors worth exploring.

Nutrition Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Dietetics/Dietitian 3,788
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist 1,013
Dietitian Assistant 637
Other Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services 493
Dietetic Technician 227

Majors Similar to Nutrition

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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