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2024 Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Schools

160 Colleges in the United States
6,158 Nutrition Degrees Awarded
$37,641 Avg Early-Career Salary
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #128 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 160 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for dietetics & clinical nutrition services students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 6,158 degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services School

Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Schools The nutrition program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services rankings. We derive our Best Overall Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Nutrition
Bachelor's Degrees in Nutrition
Master's Degrees in Nutrition
Doctor's Degrees in Nutrition

The nutrition school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Schools. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services in the United States

The schools below may not offer all types of nutrition degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

24 Top Schools in Nutrition

1
Loma Linda University crest
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
53 Nutrition Degrees Awarded
3.8% Growth in Graduates

Loma Linda University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Loma Linda.

There were about 53 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent data year. Those dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who get their degree from Loma Linda University receive $19,285 more than the average nutrition student.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$47,668 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in dietetics & clinical nutrition services needs to check out The University of Texas Medical Branch. UTMB Galveston is a small public university located in the fringe town of Galveston.

There were about 19 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at UTMB Galveston in the most recent year we have data available. Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services degree recipients from The University of Texas Medical Branch receive an earnings boost of approximately $10,027 above the average income of dietetics & clinical nutrition services majors.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Nutrition Degrees Awarded
$38,807 Median Starting Salary

Purdue University - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.

There were about 34 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition degree recipients usually make an average of $38,807 in the first five years of their career.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
76 Nutrition Degrees Awarded
2.6% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in dietetics & clinical nutrition services has to look into Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 76 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale in the most recent year we have data available. Those dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who get their degree from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale receive $7,661 more than the standard nutrition grad.

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5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
148 Nutrition Degrees Awarded
29.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Portland, Western States Chiropractic College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were about 148 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at Western States Chiropractic College in the most recent year we have data available. Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services degree recipients from University of Western States get an earnings boost of about $4,806 above the typical income of dietetics & clinical nutrition services majors.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Nutrition Degrees Awarded
28.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #98 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.

There were roughly 42 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available. Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services degree recipients from Rutgers University - New Brunswick receive an earnings boost of around $16,402 above the typical earnings of dietetics & clinical nutrition services graduates.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WI

UW - Madison is a very large public university located in the large city of Madison. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were about 26 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent data year.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
130 Nutrition Degrees Awarded
$43,987 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 130 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the dietetics & clinical nutrition services program at Florida International University get $6,346 more than the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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9
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
115 Nutrition Degrees Awarded
6.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 15th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 115 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at WCUPA in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the nutrition program make an average of $29,958 in the first couple years of their career.

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10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
76 Nutrition Degrees Awarded
2.6% Growth in Graduates

URI is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Kingston. This university ranks 4th out of 9 schools for overall quality in the state of Rhode Island.

There were roughly 76 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at URI in the most recent data year. Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services degree recipients from University of Rhode Island get an earnings boost of around $6,209 over the average earnings of dietetics & clinical nutrition services majors.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

SUNY Stony Brook is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Stony Brook. This university ranks 18th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 27 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent year we have data available. Those dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who get their degree from Stony Brook University earn $21,309 more than the average nutrition student.

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12
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$45,555 Median Starting Salary
$26,900 Median Student Debt

Pitt is a fairly large public university located in the city of Pittsburgh. A Best Colleges rank of #79 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.

There were roughly 14 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent data year. Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services degree recipients from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus earn a boost of around $7,914 over the average earnings of dietetics & clinical nutrition services graduates.

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13
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Nutrition Degrees Awarded
12.5% Growth in Graduates

UAB is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham. This university ranks 5th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 40 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent year we have data available. Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services degree recipients from University of Alabama at Birmingham earn a boost of approximately $11,993 above the average earnings of dietetics & clinical nutrition services majors.

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14
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
55 Nutrition Degrees Awarded
36.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Chicago, UIC is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were approximately 55 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at UIC in the most recent data year. Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services degree recipients from University of Illinois at Chicago receive an earnings boost of around $4,141 over the average income of dietetics & clinical nutrition services graduates.

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UND is a fairly large public university located in the city of Grand Forks. This university ranks 1st out of 12 schools for overall quality in the state of North Dakota.

There were roughly 20 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at UND in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, nutrition degree recipients generally make about $37,354 in their early careers.

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16
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$39,954 Median Starting Salary
$22,500 Median Student Debt

Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were about 14 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year. Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services degree recipients from Ohio State University - Main Campus get an earnings boost of around $2,313 over the average income of dietetics & clinical nutrition services majors.

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17
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
141 Nutrition Degrees Awarded
4.3% Growth in Graduates

BCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Bronx. This college ranks 98th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 141 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at BCC in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the nutrition program make about $35,054 in their early career salary.

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18
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MO
6.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 15 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent data year.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In FL

UF is a fairly large public university located in the city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were approximately 29 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
57 Nutrition Degrees Awarded
5.3% Growth in Graduates

Michigan State is a very large public university located in the city of East Lansing. A Best Colleges rank of #74 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Michigan State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 57 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the nutrition program report average early career income of $24,768.

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21
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
115 Nutrition Degrees Awarded
$56,726 Median Starting Salary

USU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Logan. This university ranks 5th out of 13 schools for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were approximately 115 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at USU in the most recent data year. Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services degree recipients from Utah State University receive an earnings boost of approximately $19,085 above the typical income of dietetics & clinical nutrition services graduates.

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22
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
139 Nutrition Degrees Awarded
$33,603 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Laurel, MUIH is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.

There were about 139 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at MUIH in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition degree recipients generally make an average of $33,603 at the beginning of their careers.

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23
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
214 Nutrition Degrees Awarded
$25,287 Median Starting Salary

Iowa State is a very large public university located in the small city of Ames. A Best Colleges rank of #75 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 214 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the nutrition program state that they receive average early career earnings of $25,287.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
52 Nutrition Degrees Awarded
21.2% Growth in Graduates

Florida State is a very large public university located in the city of Tallahassee. A Best Colleges rank of #121 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 52 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the nutrition program make around $29,443 in the first couple years of their career.

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Rest of the Top Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Schools

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services students that almost earned our Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Schools award.

Rank College Location
26 Viterbo University La Crosse, WI
27 Logan University Chesterfield, MO
28 Missouri State University - Springfield Springfield, MO
29 Illinois State University Normal, IL
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30 Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science North Chicago, IL
31 University of Nevada - Reno Reno, NV
32 Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN
25 University of Delaware Newark, DE

Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services by Region

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Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services has other similar majors worth exploring.

Nutrition Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Dietetics/Dietitian 3,788
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist 1,013
Dietitian Assistant 637
Other Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services 493
Dietetic Technician 227

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596
Health Sciences & Services 35,945
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 29,833
Mental & Social Health Services 29,053
Medicine 28,629

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