Doctor’s Degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services
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Education Levels of Nutrition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 29 people earned their doctor's degree in nutrition. This makes it the 171st most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nutrition at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,047 |
| Graduate Certificate | 108 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 29 |
Earnings of Nutrition Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in nutrition. About 82.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 24 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Nutrition Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 18 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 18 below:
Virginia Tech tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nutrition majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from Virginia Tech. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Wayne State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from Wayne State.
Iowa State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from Iowa State.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from North Dakota State University.
Oregon State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,425 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from Oregon State. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Michigan State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from Michigan State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
New York University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from NYU.
The 12th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Alabama. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from UA.
Nutrition Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 22 | |
| 7 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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