Master’s Degrees in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
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Education Levels of Nutrition Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,793 people earned their master's degree in nutrition. This earns it the #79 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in nutrition is $48,617. 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 $44,047 and the high is $53,935.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in nutrition is $39,247. 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, $46,860 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $29,035.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in nutrition. About 88.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 207 |
| Women | 1,586 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nutrition master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 79 |
| Black or African American | 81 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 145 |
| White | 1,235 |
| International Students | 71 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 182 |
Most Popular Nutrition Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 97 colleges that offer a master’s degree in nutrition. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for nutrition students seekinga master's degree is University of Western States. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Western States Chiropractic College. Of these students, 92% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Logan University. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,450 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Logan University. About 79% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Maryland University of Integrative Health. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their master's degree in nutrition from MUIH. Of these students, 93% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Iowa State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. 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, 66 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Iowa State. Of these students, 94% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York Chiropractic College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in nutrition. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in nutrition from New York Chiropractic College. Of these students, 66% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
National University of Natural Medicine is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,267 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,969 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in nutrition from NUNM. About 94% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Parker University. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,950 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Parker University. About 61% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Alabama at Birmingham. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in nutrition from UAB. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Marywood University. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,430 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,888 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Marywood. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Rhode Island. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,586 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,822 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in nutrition from URI. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loma Linda University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Loma Linda University. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of North Florida is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 34 people received their master's degree in nutrition from UNF. Of these students, 90% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida International University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 33 people received their master's degree in nutrition from FIU. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Murray State University. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,196 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,144 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Murray State.
University of Illinois at Chicago is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in nutrition from UIC. Of these students, 87% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Appalachian State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 30 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Appalachian State. Of these students, 91% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree is Utah State University. 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, 29 people received their master's degree in nutrition from USU. About 96% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for nutrition majors who are seeking their master's degree 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, 27 people received their master's degree in nutrition from Marshall University. Of these students, 95% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stony Brook University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in nutrition. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in nutrition from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Nutrition Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 907 | |
| 665 | |
| 221 |
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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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