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#1 #1 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO the University of Northern Colorado is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,000–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,310 Median Starting Salary $60,589
#2 #2 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Rowan University Glassboro, NJ Rowan University is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives about 16,900 applications every... Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $20,963 Median Starting Salary $61,011
#3 #3 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO the University of Missouri-Columbia is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Est. Net Price * $19,889 Median Starting Salary $61,722
#4 #4 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL the University of North Florida is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,000–1,210 Est. Net Price * $11,338 Median Starting Salary $56,299
#5 #5 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Appalachian State University Boone, NC Appalachian State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,090–1,280 Est. Net Price * $13,084 Median Starting Salary $59,617
#6 #6 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Overall, the University of Delaware is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,200–1,370 Est. Net Price * $18,044 Median Starting Salary $66,079
#7 #7 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $15,310 Median Starting Salary $61,255
#8 #8 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Overall, Florida International University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,070–1,250 Est. Net Price * $9,881 Median Starting Salary $54,151
#9 #9 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL the University of Illinois Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $10,384 Median Starting Salary $55,774
#10 #10 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. D'Youville University Buffalo, NY D'Youville University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,020–1,270 Est. Net Price * $21,755 Median Starting Salary $58,921
#11 #11 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Illinois State University Normal, IL Generally, Illinois State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Est. Net Price * $20,551 Median Starting Salary $62,355
#12 #12 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Viterbo University La Crosse, WI Viterbo University is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 1,400 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Est. Net Price * $23,257 Median Starting Salary $61,566
#13 #13 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Generally, Abilene Christian University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Est. Net Price * $28,978 Median Starting Salary $61,943
#14 #14 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI Mount Mary University is a fairly selective school. Around 1,340 applications are received by the school... Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $22,897 Median Starting Salary $57,947
#15 #15 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Dominican University River Forest, IL Dominican University is a non selective school. The institution receives about 5,100 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,140 Est. Net Price * $18,162 Median Starting Salary $57,519
#16 #16 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Bradley University Peoria, IL Generally, Bradley University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Est. Net Price * $24,053 Median Starting Salary $61,723
#17 #17 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Western Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $20,030 Median Starting Salary $59,127
#18 #18 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Missouri State University-Springfield is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $17,677 Median Starting Salary $58,601
#19 #19 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA Louisiana Tech University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Est. Net Price * $12,243 Median Starting Salary $56,545
#20 #20 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Est. Net Price * $14,003 Median Starting Salary $55,540
#21 #21 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI the University of Wisconsin-Stout is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $15,510 Median Starting Salary $61,922
#22 #22 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. University of New Haven West Haven, CT the University of New Haven is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,270 Est. Net Price * $33,135 Median Starting Salary $64,102
#23 #23 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Idaho State University Pocatello, ID Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,425 Median Starting Salary $57,607
#24 #24 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Northern Illinois University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 960–1,180 Est. Net Price * $13,884 Median Starting Salary $57,219
#25 #25 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Marshall University Huntington, WV Overall, Marshall University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $8,756 Median Starting Salary $58,505
#26 #26 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Generally, North Dakota State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $15,962 Median Starting Salary $62,850
#27 #27 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Utah State University Logan, UT Utah State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Est. Net Price * $14,577 Median Starting Salary $57,272
#28 #28 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $17,115 Median Starting Salary $58,506
#29 #29 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Generally, Ball State University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Est. Net Price * $12,615 Median Starting Salary $62,464
#30 #30 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Murray State University Murray, KY Murray State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $11,042 Median Starting Salary $58,378
#31 #31 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,826 Median Starting Salary $58,237
#32 #32 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX The University of Texas at San Antonio is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Est. Net Price * $12,664 Median Starting Salary $56,782
#33 #33 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Eastern Illinois University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 900–1,120 Est. Net Price * $13,380 Median Starting Salary $59,329
#34 #34 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Madonna University Livonia, MI Madonna University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 920–1,150 Est. Net Price * $18,344 Median Starting Salary $57,541
#35 #35 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Generally, the University of Alaska Anchorage is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 890–1,090 Est. Net Price * $15,609 Median Starting Salary $57,143
#36 #36 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN In general, Indiana State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 910–1,130 Est. Net Price * $12,688 Median Starting Salary $58,572
#37 #37 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Framingham State University Framingham, MA Generally, Framingham State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,010–1,200 Est. Net Price * $17,715 Median Starting Salary $60,589
#38 #38 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Overall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Est. Net Price * $19,301 Median Starting Salary $61,751
#39 #39 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,148
#40 #40 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Loyola University Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Est. Net Price * $37,511 Median Starting Salary $59,142
#41 #41 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. CUNY Hunter College New York, NY CUNY Hunter College is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $4,848 Median Starting Salary $53,450
#42 #42 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Drexel University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 37,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,240–1,430 Est. Net Price * $39,267 Median Starting Salary $56,262
#43 #43 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Cox College Springfield, MO Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 780–1,140 Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $57,785
#44 #44 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Logan University Chesterfield, MO Logan University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 20 applications every year . Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 970–1,140 Est. Net Price * $14,006 Median Starting Salary $55,796
#45 #45 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Overall, Sam Houston State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,150 Est. Net Price * $13,632 Median Starting Salary $58,096
#46 #46 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 6,400 applications every... Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,160 Median Starting Salary $62,513
#47 #47 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 960–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,586 Median Starting Salary $58,500
#48 #48 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN In general, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Est. Net Price * $11,462 Median Starting Salary $58,219
#49 #49 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,163
#50 #50 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,176
#51 #51 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science North Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#52 #52 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S. Union Institute & University Cincinnati, OH Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $28,463 Median Starting Salary $60,969
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About Dietetics/Dietitian

Dietetics/Dietitian programs prepare individuals to integrate and apply the principles of the food and nutrition sciences, human behavior, and the biomedical sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs in a variety of settings. Includes instruction in human nutrition; nutrient metabolism; the role of foods and nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention; planning and directing food service activities; diet and nutrition analysis and planning; supervision of food storage and preparation; client education; and professional standards and regulations.

Of the 665 Dietetics/Dietitian degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, 11% percent of whom are men and the other 89% percent are women. Did you know that Illinois has more students graduating with a degree in Dietetics/Dietitian than any other state in the US? In fact, Illinois granted 110 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Dietitian is $44,300.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

665

Female Students

590 (88%)

Male Students

75 (11%)

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Dietetics/Dietitian

#1 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S.

79%

5

1,000–1,220

$18,310

$60,589

#2 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S.

77%

10

1,100–1,310

$20,963

$61,011

#3 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S.

79%

9

1,140–1,370

$19,889

$61,722

#4 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S.

70%

30

1,000–1,210

$11,338

$56,299

#5 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S.

83%

43

1,090–1,280

$13,084

$59,617

#6 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S.

74%

3

1,200–1,370

$18,044

$66,079

#7 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S.

90%

51

1,090–1,320

$15,310

$61,255

#8 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S.

64%

48

1,070–1,250

$9,881

$54,151

#9 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S.

79%

23

1,130–1,350

$10,384

$55,774

#10 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S.

84%

14

1,020–1,270

$21,755

$58,921

#11 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S.

86%

22

1,020–1,230

$20,551

$62,355

#12 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S.

72%

4

1,110–1,280

$23,257

$61,566

#13 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S.

66%

12

1,080–1,300

$28,978

$61,943

#14 Best College for Dietetics/Dietitian in the U.S.