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Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools in Tennessee

103 Nutrition students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Dietetics & Nutrition Services is the 17th most popular major in the state out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Dietetics & Nutrition Services Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 36
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 24
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 24
Bachelor’s Degree 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 20
Post-Master’s Certificate 20

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 76.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Dietetics & Nutrition Services Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 1,900 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 Tennessee

A typical salary for a nutrition grad in the state is $25,490, compared to a typical salary of $30,130 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Tennessee that offer nutrition degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Lipscomb University

Nashville
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,704. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,243 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,204 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending ETSU will pay a net price of $12,894. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,911 Total Students

The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Carson - Newman. In their early career, Carson - Newman grads earn an average salary of $36,708. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Dietetics & Nutrition Services Careers in TN

Some of the careers nutrition majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Dietetic Technicians 19% $23,870
Dietitians and Nutritionists 16% $55,530

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Nursing 6,004
Allied Health Professions 1,213
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 993
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 895
Medicine 680
Rehabilitation Professions 566
Allied Health Services 483
Health/Medical Admin Services 479

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