Master’s Degrees in Food, Nutrition & Related Services
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Education Levels of Nutrition Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,083 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 | 1,083 |
| Graduate Certificate | 100 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Nutrition Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in nutrition is $49,500. 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 $47,560 and the high is $56,126.
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 88.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 120 |
| Women | 963 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 67 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 110 |
| White | 700 |
| International Students | 42 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 115 |
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 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 2020-2021 academic year, 86 people received their master's degree in nutrition from UBridgeport. About 90% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,780 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 86 master's degrees were handed out to nutrition majors at UA. About 98% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 master's degrees were handed out to nutrition majors at ASU - Skysong. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 master's degrees were handed out to nutrition majors at Lamar University. About 77% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 master's degrees were handed out to nutrition majors at The American University. Of these students, 95% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $54,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,358 per year. The nutrition program at Case Western Reserve University awarded 43 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Simmons University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,384 per year. The nutrition program at Simmons University awarded 39 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 master's degrees were handed out to nutrition majors at NYU. About 87% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $32,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,018 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their master's degree in nutrition from CSE. About 95% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. The nutrition program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus awarded 36 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $12,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,194 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 master's degrees were handed out to nutrition majors at Central Michigan. About 100% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $41,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,194 per year. The nutrition program at Meredith College awarded 29 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their master's degree in nutrition from WCUPA. About 100% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The nutrition program at South Dakota State University awarded 23 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $38,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,778 per year. The nutrition program at University of New England awarded 22 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 95% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their master's degree in nutrition from ASU - Tempe. About 90% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $41,991 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,479 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to nutrition majors at Cedar Crest. About 85% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $30,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,530 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 master's degrees were handed out to nutrition majors at Benedictine U. Of these students, 100% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 master's degrees were handed out to nutrition majors at Brooklyn College. About 79% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in nutrition from NUS Florida. Of these students, 88% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to nutrition that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Family Studies | 1,281 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 328 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 205 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 139 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 51 |
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*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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