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Nutrition in Texas

Nutrition Schools in Texas

418 Nutrition students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Nutrition is the 108th most popular major out of a total 252 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nutrition Majors in Texas

Nutrition majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 119

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a nutrition major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nutrition majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.9%
  • Black or African American: 17.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.0%
  • White: 34.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Nutrition Grads in Texas

137,120 people in the state and 1,684,170 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nutrition.

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Wages for Nutrition Jobs in Texas

In this state, nutrition grads earn an average of $39,420. Nationwide, they make an average of $36,190.

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There are 5 colleges in Texas that offer nutrition degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Lamar University

Beaumont
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
16,637 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate. A typical student attending Lamar University will pay a net price of $12,002. 95% of students get financical aid.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,840. 74% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,900.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,433 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,928. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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Nutrition Careers in TX

Some of the careers nutrition majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 22% $57,000
Food Service Managers 21% $58,490
Dietetic Technicians 17% $23,780
Home Economics Professors 9% $60,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Child Development & Family Studies 148
Family & Consumer Economics 59
General Family & Consumer Sciences 39
Human Sciences Business Services 21
Housing 12

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