Best Schools for Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services graduates earn a median of $55,467 within four years of graduating, ranking #183 out of 283 tracked majors — 11% below the median across all fields. There are 79 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 2,146 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: California State University-Long Beach graduates earn $68,578 while Brigham Young University graduates earn $18,314 — a $50,264 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is moderate: Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services graduates see an average 9% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$55,467

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#183

of 283 Majors

2,146

Graduates

Public vs Private: Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

Public (66 schools)

$56,151

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (13 schools)

$54,228

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools produce comparable or higher early earnings for Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, often at lower tuition — making them strong value options for this major.

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services by State

Also by state: Georgia, Indiana, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Texas

Top Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Schools by Graduate Earnings

California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA · Public

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA · Public

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY · Public

University of Delaware

Newark, DE · Public

Viterbo University

La Crosse, WI · Private

$63,328

4yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

2yr: $52,107 (23)

1yr: $47,085 (26)

Acceptance: 73.3%

Long Island University

Brookville, NY · Private

$63,323

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

2yr: $32,925 (25)

1yr: $35,935 (20)

Acceptance: 89.8%

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public

$62,145

4yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 24.0%

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI · Public

D'Youville University

Buffalo, NY · Private

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY · Public

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · Private

$60,873

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 61.7%

#13

State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, NY · Public

$60,418

4yr Earnings

25 grads · small sample

2yr: $34,526 (21)

Acceptance: 75.2%

#14

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL · Public

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS · Public

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public

$59,703

4yr Earnings

25 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 87.7%

#18

CUNY Queens College

Queens, NY · Public

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public

$59,649

4yr Earnings

29 grads · small sample

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public

$59,609

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

2yr: $42,682 (17)

Acceptance: 49.7%

#21

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI · Public

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI · Public

$59,211

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI · Public

CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY · Public

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$58,821

4yr Earnings

27 grads · small sample

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO · Private

$58,604

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

2yr: $25,194 (15)

Acceptance: 81.5%

#27

University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public

Keene State College

Keene, NH · Public

$56,962

4yr Earnings

23 grads · small sample

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI · Public

Marywood University

Scranton, PA · Private

$56,476

4yr Earnings

30 grads · small sample

2yr: $41,937 (21)

Acceptance: 83.7%

#31

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI · Public

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA · Public

$56,263

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

2yr: $35,060 (29)

Acceptance: 62.3%

#33

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Public

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND · Public

$56,130

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO · Public

Marshall University

Huntington, WV · Public

$55,840

4yr Earnings

17 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 96.5%

#37

Ball State University

Muncie, IN · Public

$55,768

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL · Public

Fontbonne University

Saint Louis, MO · Private

$55,181

4yr Earnings

23 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 95.0%

#41

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI · Public

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL · Public

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Private

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH · Public

University of Vermont

Burlington, VT · Public

California State University-San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA · Public

South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD · Public

$54,646

4yr Earnings

25 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 98.7%

#48

Illinois State University

Normal, IL · Public

Northeastern State University

Tahlequah, OK · Public

$54,484

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 99.2%

#50

Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL · Public

$54,394

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 75.0%

Showing top 50 of 79 schools. View all or filter by state above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services?

California State University-Long Beach ranks #1 for Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services with median graduate earnings of $68,578 within four years of graduating. There are 79 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services graduates earn?

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services graduates earn an average of $55,467 within four years of graduating. This is 11% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $18,314 to $68,578 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services program?

The average acceptance rate across Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services programs is 77.3%. The most selective program is at University of Florida with a 24.0% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services?

Private Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services programs average $54,228 in early earnings vs $56,151 at public schools. Public schools offer competitive earnings at typically lower cost, making them strong value options.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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