Dietetics & Nutrition Services at University of Western States
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dietetics & Nutrition Services, consider the program at University of Western States. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Western States is located in Portland, OR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 91 dietetics & nutrition services degrees were granted at University of Western States.
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Studying Online at University of Western States
Distance learning is available at University of Western States. Among 959 students, 587 (61%) studied exclusively online and 320 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Dietetics & Nutrition Services Rankings at University of Western States
Use these rankings to compare University of Western States’s Dietetics & Nutrition Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #104 of 115 |
Earnings for Dietetics & Nutrition Services Graduates from University of Western States
Those who finish University of Western States’s Dietetics & Nutrition Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,447 |
| 2 years | $47,260 |
| 3 years | $46,376 |
| 4 years | $47,638 |
| 5 years | $61,275 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Dietetics & Nutrition Services graduates from University of Western States take home a median $47,638, compared with $55,392 for all University of Western States graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Dietetics & Nutrition Services graduates at University of Western States, by degree type.
Program-wide, Dietetics & Nutrition Services graduates at University of Western States are 88% women (80) and 12% men (11).
Dietetics & Nutrition Services Master’s Program at University of Western States
Among the 81 master’s dietetics & nutrition services graduates at University of Western States, 88% were women (71) and 12% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dietetics & Nutrition Services master’s degree recipients at University of Western States.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 22% of Dietetics & Nutrition Services master’s degree recipients at University of Western States, lower than the national average of 25%.*
Dietetics & Nutrition Services Doctoral Program at University of Western States
Among the 8 doctoral dietetics & nutrition services graduates at University of Western States, 88% were women (7) and 12% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dietetics & Nutrition Services doctoral degree recipients at University of Western States.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Dietetics & Nutrition Services doctoral degree recipients at University of Western States, below the national average of 41%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Dietetics & Nutrition Services Concentrations at University of Western States
This Dietetics & Nutrition Services program at University of Western States includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical Nutrition | 91 |
Top-Paying Careers for Dietetics & Nutrition Services Graduates
Students who finish Dietetics & Nutrition Services program at University of Western States work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Dietetics & Nutrition Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dietetic Technicians | $137,981 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $125,305 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.