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Nutrition in California

Nutrition Schools in California

67 students earned Nutrition degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Nutrition is the 166th most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nutrition Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 16.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.3%
  • White: 38.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Nutrition Grads in California

There are 13,180 people in the state and 98,210 people in the nation working in nutrition jobs.

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Wages for Nutrition Jobs in California

Nutrition grads earn an average of $35,250 in the state and $30,130 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in California that offer nutrition degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of the teachers are full time.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. A typical student attending Fresno State will pay a net price of $6,744.

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Nutrition Careers in CA

Some of the careers nutrition majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 20% $75,830
Dietetic Technicians 14% $31,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 3,819
Rehabilitation Professions 3,010
Public Health 1,867
Medicine 1,756
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,524
Mental & Social Health Services 1,483
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,044
Alternative Medicine & Systems 990

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