Graduate Certificates in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
Education Levels of Nutrition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 473 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 | 1,887 |
| Graduate Certificate | 473 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 47 |
Earnings of Nutrition Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in nutrition is $49,170. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $45,008 to a high of $51,246.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for nutrition students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in nutrition. About 87.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 59 |
| Women | 414 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 261 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 92 |
Most Popular Nutrition Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 68 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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. About 89% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Utah State University nutrition graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,170.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Marshall University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Marshall University. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that Marshall University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,170.
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 $33,886 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,236 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from CSE. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Data shows that CSE graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,170.
The 5th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Simmons University. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Simmons. Data shows that Simmons graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,170.
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 $44,334 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,598 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Cedar Crest. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nutrition at Cedar Crest College make a median salary of 49,170.
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 $43,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,469 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Meredith. About 97% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Meredith College nutrition graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,170.
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 $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Illinois State. Of these students, 80% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Illinois State University nutrition graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,170.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from IUPUI. About 100% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that IUPUI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,170.
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 $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 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, 83% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nutrition at University of Kansas make a median salary of 49,170.
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 $32,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,380 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, 85% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Andrews University nutrition graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,170.
LIU Post comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in nutrition. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from LIU Post. Of these students, 85% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that LIU Post graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,170.
Lipscomb University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in nutrition. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from Lipscomb. Data shows that Lipscomb graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,170.
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. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nutrition at Winthrop University make a median salary of 49,170.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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 most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from WCUPA. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nutrition at West Chester University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 49,170.
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 $45,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from USJ. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. University of Saint Joseph nutrition graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,170.
The 17th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Oregon Health & Science University. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in nutrition from OHSU. Of these students, 80% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in nutrition at Oregon Health & Science University make a median salary of 49,170.
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 $5,081 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, 40% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Appalachian State University nutrition graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,170.
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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.
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