# Dietetics (bachelor's degree)

CIP 51.31. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/dietetics

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $55,893 across 70 colleges (middle half $53,621–$59,655); median federal debt $24,497
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Miscellaneous Health Medical Professions: median $50,762 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietitians And Nutritionists | 17% | $76,400 | 7.7% |
| Social Workers, All Other | 7% | $71,900 | 2.3% |
| Registered Nurses | 3% | $97,550 | 5.6% |
| Massage Therapists | 3% | $58,450 | 15.3% |
| Respiratory Therapists | 2% | $82,280 | 8.5% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 2% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Other Managers | 2% | not reported | — |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Food Preparation And Serving Workers | 1% | $44,080 | 5.4% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $66,649 (3) | — |
| FL | $54,952 (5) | — |
| IL | $54,394 (5) | — |
| IN | $55,768 (3) | — |
| MI | $57,719 (4) | — |
| MO | $53,621 (3) | — |
| NC | $52,463 (3) | — |
| NY | $60,678 (8) | — |
| OH | $56,183 (9) | — |
| PA | $56,476 (3) | — |
| WI | $59,392 (3) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. California State University-Long Beach (CA): $68,578
2. San Diego State University (CA): $66,649
3. University of Florida (FL): $62,145
4. Florida State University (FL): $60,380
5. University of North Florida (FL): $54,952
6. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale (FL): $54,825
7. California State University-San Bernardino (CA): $54,717
8. Florida International University (FL): $52,470

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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