District of Columbia · Nutrition Sciences

Best institutions to study Nutrition Sciences in District of Columbia

The Nutrition Sciences program focuses on the physiological processes of nutrition, exploring how nutrients and other food substances relate to health, growth, and disease. This interdisciplinary field is ideal for students interested in…

Institutions
3
offering CIP 30.19
States offered
45
with a program page
Degrees / yr
25
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$48,194
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
62%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Dietitians and Nutritionists
$84,530
BLS OEWS May 2025

3 institutions offering Nutrition Sciences in District of Columbia

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1George Washington University
Washington Private not-for-profit
1284%$29,789
2Howard University
Washington Private not-for-profit
1170%$48,194
3University of the District of Columbia
Washington Public
233%

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
270
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$84,530
median $82,150
Best-paying metro
$84,880
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

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$84,530 avg · 270 jobs
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$44,140 avg · 190 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Nutrition Sciences 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 $84,530 (median $82,150), across about 270 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Nutrition Sciences program?+

The Nutrition Sciences program focuses on the physiological processes of nutrition, exploring how nutrients and other food substances relate to health, growth, and disease. This interdisciplinary field is ideal for students interested in…

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).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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