Food & Nutrition Schools in Tennessee

In 2022-2023, 39 students earned their Food & Nutrition degrees in TN.

As a degree choice, Food & Nutrition is the 331st most popular major in the state.

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 5.1%
• Black or African American: 17.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
• White: 48.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
• Other Races: 7.7%

Jobs for Food & Nutrition Grads in Tennessee

There are 1,900 people in the state and 98,210 people in the nation working in food & nutrition jobs.

Wages for Food & Nutrition Jobs in Tennessee

Food & Nutrition grads earn an average of $25,490 in the state and $30,130 nationwide.

Most Popular Food & Nutrition Programs in TN

Food & Nutrition Careers in TN

Some of the careers food & nutrition majors go into include:

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

Related Majors in Tennessee

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

Major	Annual Graduates in TN
Human Nutrition	3

View all majors related to Food & Nutrition

View Nationwide Food & Nutrition Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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