Doctor’s Degrees in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
Education Levels of Nutrition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 47 people earned their doctor's degree in nutrition. This makes it the 167th most popular doctor'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 | 1,887 |
| Graduate Certificate | 473 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 47 |
Earnings of Nutrition Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in nutrition is $56,978. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $56,978 and the high is $56,978.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in nutrition. About 93.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 44 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Nutrition Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
Maryland University of Integrative Health tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for nutrition majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from MUIH. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Data shows that MUIH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,978.
University of North Florida is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,570 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from UNF. About 100% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in nutrition at University of North Florida make a median salary of 56,978.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,978.
Loma Linda University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from Loma Linda University. Data shows that Loma Linda University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,978.
Florida International University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in nutrition from FIU. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in nutrition at Florida International University make a median salary of 56,978.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nutrition that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 29,168 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 16,935 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 13,508 |
| Nursing | 13,058 |
| Dentistry | 6,928 |
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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