Master’s Degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services
Education Levels of Nutrition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,093 people earned their master's degree in nutrition. This makes it the 110th most popular master'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 | 1,093 |
| Graduate Certificate | 72 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
Earnings of Nutrition Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in nutrition is $53,540. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $50,499 to a high of $58,641.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for nutrition majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in nutrition. About 88.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 130 |
| Women | 963 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 86 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 113 |
| White | 662 |
| International Students | 38 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 136 |
Most Popular Nutrition Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 80 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nutrition students seekinga master's degree is The University of Alabama. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. 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, 86 people received their master's degree in nutrition from UA. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at The University of Alabama make a median salary of 53,540.
The most popular school in the United States for nutrition students seekinga master's degree is University of Bridgeport. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,860 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in nutrition from UBridgeport. Of these students, 89% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UBridgeport graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,540.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in nutrition from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 81% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arizona State University - Skysong nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,540.
Lamar University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Lamar University. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Lamar University nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,540.
American University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in nutrition from The American University. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women. Data shows that The American University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,540.
Case Western Reserve University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 43 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Case Western. About 82% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Case Western graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,540.
Simmons University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. 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, 39 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Simmons. About 100% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Simmons University nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,540.
College of Saint Elizabeth comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,886 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,236 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in nutrition from CSE. About 93% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CSE graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,540.
New York University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in nutrition from NYU. Of these students, 79% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,540.
The 10th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in nutrition from IUP. About 87% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus make a median salary of 53,540.
Central Michigan University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Central Michigan. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at Central Michigan University make a median salary of 53,540.
Meredith College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,469 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Meredith. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women. Data shows that Meredith graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,540.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in nutrition from WCUPA. Of these students, 100% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at West Chester University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 53,540.
South Dakota State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in nutrition from South Dakota State. About 78% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that South Dakota State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,540.
University of New England comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,415 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in nutrition from UNE. About 93% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UNE graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,540.
Cedar Crest College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,334 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,598 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Cedar Crest. Of these students, 95% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Cedar Crest College nutrition graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $53,540.
Benedictine University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,028 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,188 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Benedictine U. Of these students, 100% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in nutrition at Benedictine University make a median salary of 53,540.
Brooklyn College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. 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, 19 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Brooklyn College. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Brooklyn College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,540.
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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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