District of Columbia · Foods

Best Foods institutions in District of Columbia, 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
1
offering CIP 19.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
36
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$30,225
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
75%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Dietitians and Nutritionists
$75,140
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Foods in District of Columbia

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1American University
Washington Private not-for-profit
3675%$30,225

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 District of Columbia

Jobs in District of Columbia
260
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$75,140
median $77,010
Best-paying metro
$83,510
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Related careers

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
$57,640 avg · 2,850 jobs
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
$45,790 avg · 1,560 jobs
Food Service Managers
$91,280 avg · 1,260 jobs
Dietitians and Nutritionists
$75,140 avg · 260 jobs
Dietetic Technicians
$46,930 avg · 120 jobs
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Foods programs in District of Columbia.

How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists earn in District of Columbia?+

The average annual wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in District of Columbia is $75,140 (median $77,010), across about 260 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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