Graduate Certificates in Food, Nutrition & Related Services
Education Levels of Nutrition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 72 people earned their graduate certificate in nutrition. This earns it the #116 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nutrition at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 1,093 |
Graduate Certificate | 72 |
Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
Earnings of Nutrition Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in nutrition is $56,839. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $56,839 and the high is $56,839.

Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for nutrition majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in nutrition. About 76.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 17 |
Women | 55 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition graduate certificate students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 9 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 39 |
International Students | 8 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |

Most Popular Nutrition Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 25 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Simmons University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nutrition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Simmons. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nutrition at Simmons University make a median salary of 56,839.
The most popular school in the United States for nutrition students seekinga graduate certificate is Portland State University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Portland State University. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Portland State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,839.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Syracuse University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Syracuse. Of these students, 100% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Syracuse graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,839.
Hunter College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Hunter. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Hunter College nutrition graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,839.
University of Saint Joseph comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from USJ. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. University of Saint Joseph nutrition graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,839.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Case Western. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Case Western Reserve University nutrition graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,839.
Auburn University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Auburn. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nutrition at Auburn University make a median salary of 56,839.
University of Memphis is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from UofM. About 60% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Memphis nutrition graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,839.
University of Maine comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from UMaine. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nutrition at University of Maine make a median salary of 56,839.
The 14th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Arizona. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from University of Arizona. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nutrition at University of Arizona make a median salary of 56,839.
University of Missouri - Columbia is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Mizzou. Data shows that Mizzou graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,839.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nutrition that offer graduate certificates.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Child Development & Family Studies | 176 |
Family & Consumer Economics | 64 |
General Family & Consumer Sciences | 33 |
Housing | 17 |
Textile & Apparel Studies | 8 |
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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