by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how FIU ranks in comparison to other schools with nutrition programs.
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FIU was ranked #11 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nutrition majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from FIU. This makes it the #14 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in nutrition in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nutrition students who receive their bachelor's degree at FIU is $29,422. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,319 for all nutrition students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FIU paid an average of $619 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $206 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,156 | $12,156 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,900 | $5,900 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 14% of nutrition bachelor's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the FIU nutrition bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nutrition program at FIU make a median salary of $56,360. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nutrition graduates with a master's is $53,223.
Of the 48 nutrition students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from FIU, about 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 451 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 291 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 159 |
| Medicine | 117 |
| Public Health | 104 |
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