Louisiana · Nutrition Sciences

Best institutions to study Nutrition Sciences in Louisiana

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
68
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$26,117
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$33,106
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
67%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Dietitians and Nutritionists
$71,130
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge Public · Bachelor's degree
$26,1175369%$23,250

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 Louisiana

Jobs in Louisiana
800
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$71,130
median $70,460
Best-paying metro
$76,250
New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Related careers

Dietitians and Nutritionists
$71,130 avg · 800 jobs
Biological Scientists, All Other
$73,370 avg · 580 jobs
Life Scientists, All Other
$88,280 avg · 430 jobs
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$95,740 avg · 390 jobs
Dietetic Technicians
$29,080 avg · 190 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Nutrition Sciences programs in Louisiana.

Which Nutrition Sciences program in Louisiana has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College tops the list at $26,117. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists earn in Louisiana?+

The average annual wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Louisiana is $71,130 (median $70,460), across about 800 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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