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Dietetics & Nutrition Services Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 32 students earned their Nutrition degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Dietetics & Nutrition Services is the 20th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Dietetics & Nutrition Services Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 30
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.6%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Dietetics & Nutrition Services Grads in Virginia

1,850 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 Virginia

In this state, nutrition grads earn an average of $32,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $30,130.

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There are 2 colleges in Virginia that offer nutrition degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $60,842 after graduation.

Dietetics & Nutrition Services Careers in VA

Some of the careers nutrition majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 15% $61,980
Dietetic Technicians 10% $31,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Nursing 6,775
Mental & Social Health Services 2,163
Allied Health Professions 1,447
Medicine 1,144
Public Health 1,071
Health/Medical Admin Services 988
Allied Health Services 967
Rehabilitation Professions 730

View all majors related to Dietetics & Nutrition Services

View Nationwide Dietetics & Nutrition Services Report

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