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Nutrition in Pennsylvania

Nutrition Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 276 students earned their Nutrition degrees in PA.

In this state, Nutrition is the 70th most popular major out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nutrition Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 97
Post-Master’s Certificate 45
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 45

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 71.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 20.3%
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Jobs for Nutrition Grads in Pennsylvania

4,530 people in the state and 98,210 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nutrition.

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Wages for Nutrition Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, nutrition grads earn an average of $30,080. Nationwide, they make an average of $30,130.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer nutrition degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,613 Total Students

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at Marywood. 43% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Marywood will pay a net price of $20,342.

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Cedar Crest College

Allentown
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,433 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,158. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. 39% of the teachers are full time.

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Immaculata University

Immaculata
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,563 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $28,931.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $24,128. 72% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Pitt will pay a net price of $29,187.

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Messiah University

Mechanicsburg
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
3,370 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Messiah. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,623. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

A typical student attending IUP will pay a net price of $19,868. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. This private school has an average net price of $35,596. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,290. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Nutrition Careers in PA

Some of the careers nutrition majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists 14% $56,700
Dietetic Technicians 10% $29,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing 2,683
Rehabilitation Professions 2,308
Medicine 2,307
Allied Health Professions 1,344
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,144
Public Health 848
Health/Medical Admin Services 695
Communication Sciences 583

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