by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 22 U.S. colleges awarded 453 degrees and certificates in Other Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 66% of graduates. College Factual ranks 13 schools in its 2027 Best Other Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $43,211 one year after completing, rising to $57,022 after four years.
Studying Other Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services involves the study of Dietetics And Clinical Nutrition Services, Other. Any Instructional Program In Dietetics And Clinical Nutrition Services Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other dietetics and clinical nutrition services draws strong interest, with 453 degrees awarded annually. 22 colleges award other dietetics and clinical nutrition services degrees, an average of 21 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 87.
By level, the 453 awards include 6 associate degrees, 130 bachelor’s degrees, 300 master’s degrees and 17 doctorates.
Women earned 90% of other dietetics and clinical nutrition services degrees and certificates in the latest year (407 of 453). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (265) and Black or African American (39), and international students earned 17.
College Factual ranks 13 schools in its 2027 Best Other Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Schools ranking, including 6 for bachelor’s degrees and 7 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other dietetics and clinical nutrition services schools within 7 states. In all, 22 colleges offer other dietetics and clinical nutrition services programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other dietetics and clinical nutrition services credential is the master’s degree: 300 of the 453 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other dietetics and clinical nutrition services call most for Speaking, Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Biology, Medicine and Dentistry and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Deductive Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning and Problem Sensitivity.
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How long an other dietetics and clinical nutrition services degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 6 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 130 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 300 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 17 |
Post-baccalaureate certificate is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other dietetics and clinical nutrition services, at 53.3%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 53.3% |
| Master’s degree | 33.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 10% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Other Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, with an average median salary of $125,305; the strongest outlook belongs to Dietitians and Nutritionists, at 1.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Diet Consultant, Administrative Dietitian, Public Health Nutritionist and Outpatient Dietitian.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other dietetics and clinical nutrition services, at 3,155,854.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 3,155,854 | 1.4% |
Other Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services graduates earn a median $43,211 one year after completing their program, $57,022 after four years and $54,790 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,211 |
| 4 years | $57,022 |
| 5 years | $54,790 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other dietetics and clinical nutrition services, with a median salary of $125,305.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $125,305 |
Other Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services has 4 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 4,472 degrees a year; the largest are Dietetics/Dietitian (3,001), Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist (905) and Dietitian Assistant (406). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 3,001 |
| Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist | 905 |
| Dietitian Assistant | 406 |
| Dietetic Technician | 160 |
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