Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
Health Professions
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,768 | $52,463 to $59,649 | 73 | 97% |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $60,980 | $58,558 to $74,572 | 8 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $61,412 | $59,025 to $66,768 | 37 | 97% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +4% (2023 to 2033), about 10,200 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $69,680 | +5.5% | 6,200 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $36,520 | +2.5% | 4,000 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.