Connecticut · Foods

Best Foods institutions in Connecticut, ranked by earnings

The Foods program, officially titled Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, is designed for individuals interested in exploring the multifaceted relationship between food and society. This program falls under the field of Family and…

Institutions
4
offering CIP 19.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
110
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,841
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
53%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Dietitians and Nutritionists
$85,190
BLS OEWS 2024

4 institutions offering Foods in Connecticut

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport Private not-for-profit
7641%$25,149
2University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford Private not-for-profit
1764%$25,841
3University of Connecticut
Storrs Public
1483%
4Connecticut State Community College
New Britain Public
324%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+5.5%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~6,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$73,850
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringWriting

What Dietitians and Nutritionists earn in Connecticut

Jobs in Connecticut
840
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$85,190
median $79,720
Best-paying metro
$96,980
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Related careers

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
$52,420 avg · 10,360 jobs
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
$46,640 avg · 3,630 jobs
Food Service Managers
$78,900 avg · 1,620 jobs
Dietitians and Nutritionists
$85,190 avg · 840 jobs
Dietetic Technicians
$40,590 avg · 400 jobs
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Foods programs in Connecticut.

How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists earn in Connecticut?+

The average annual wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Connecticut is $85,190 (median $79,720), across about 840 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Foods program?+

The Foods program, officially titled Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, is designed for individuals interested in exploring the multifaceted relationship between food and society. This program falls under the field of Family and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Dietitians and Nutritionists?+

The national job outlook is about +5.5% growth with around 6,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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