Kentucky · Foods

Best Foods institutions in Kentucky, 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
2
offering CIP 19.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
19
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
41%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Dietitians and Nutritionists
$64,760
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Foods in Kentucky

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond Public
1750%
2Kentucky State University
Frankfort Public
232%

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 Kentucky

Jobs in Kentucky
1,260
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$64,760
median $66,250
Best-paying metro
$68,020
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

Related careers

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
$37,540 avg · 16,820 jobs
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
$32,300 avg · 11,650 jobs
Food Service Managers
$60,860 avg · 1,550 jobs
Dietitians and Nutritionists
$64,760 avg · 1,260 jobs
Dietetic Technicians
$28,760 avg · 620 jobs
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
$71,100 avg · 100 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Foods programs in Kentucky.

How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists earn in Kentucky?+

The average annual wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Kentucky is $64,760 (median $66,250), across about 1,260 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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