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663 Yearly Graduations
$47,777 Median Salary
$20,500 Median Debt
There are 68 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in nutrition. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 22% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.4% of nutrition graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Nutrition Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 663 people earned their graduate certificate in nutrition. This makes it the 28th most popular graduate certificate 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 1,793
Graduate Certificate 663
Doctor’s Degree 32

Earnings of Nutrition Majors With Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in nutrition is $47,777. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $44,811 and the high is $51,015.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in nutrition is $20,500. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $20,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,872.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in nutrition. About 91.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 56
Women 607
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The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 25
Black or African American 21
Hispanic or Latino 87
White 422
International Students 9
Other Races/Ethnicities 99
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There are 68 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
90 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for nutrition students seekinga graduate certificate is Iowa State University. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Iowa State. About 91% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Utah State University

Logan, Utah
64 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Utah State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from USU. Of these students, 87% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
45 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Marshall University. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,190 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Marshall University. Of these students, 91% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

College of Saint Elizabeth

Morristown, New Jersey
35 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of Saint Elizabeth is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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 most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from CSE. Of these students, 90% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
34 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Simmons University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Simmons. About 100% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Cedar Crest College

Allentown, Pennsylvania
31 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Cedar Crest College. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,043 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,571 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Cedar Crest. Of these students, 96% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Meredith College

Raleigh, North Carolina
28 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Meredith College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,357 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Meredith. Of these students, 94% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
24 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Illinois State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,907 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,694 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Illinois State. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

22 Yearly Graduations
90% Women

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,972 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from IUPUI.

#10

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
21 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Kansas comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from KU. Of these students, 91% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, Michigan
20 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Andrews University. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Andrews. Of these students, 95% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee
20 Yearly Graduations
94% Women

Lipscomb University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,370 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Lipscomb.

#11

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
20 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

LIU Post comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from LIU Post. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#14

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
17 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Loyola University Chicago comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Loyola Chicago.

#14

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, South Carolina
17 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Winthrop University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Winthrop. Of these students, 89% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
16 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. Roughly 17,700 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, 16 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from WCUPA.

#17

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, Connecticut
15 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Saint Joseph is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from USJ. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

15 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Oregon Health & Science University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,048 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,970 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from OHSU. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#19

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
14 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Appalachian State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,839 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Appalachian State. Of these students, 73% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

14 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,068 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from UAMS. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

Nutrition Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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