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Nutrition Science Schools in District of Columbia

7 students earned Nutrition Science degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

A Nutrition Science major is the 122nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a nutrition science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nutrition science majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 42.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 28.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.6%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Nutrition Science Grads in District of Columbia

There are 2,610 people in the state and 259,730 people in the nation working in nutrition science jobs.

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Wages for Nutrition Science Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a nutrition science grad in the state is $104,460, compared to a typical salary of $83,600 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in District of Columbia that offer nutrition science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Howard University

Washington
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

In their early career, Howard grads earn an average salary of $43,792. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $16,001. It takes the average student 4.96 years to graduate.

Nutrition Science Careers in DC

Some of the careers nutrition science majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Dietetic Technicians 29% $27,880
Biological Science Professors 17% $122,720
Dietitians and Nutritionists 15% $66,400
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $133,700
Biological Scientists 0% $84,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Computational Science 94
Museum Studies 65
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 61
Science, Technology & Society 60
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 12
Gerontology 7
Medieval Studies 1

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View Nationwide Nutrition Science Report

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