Mississippi · Foods

Best Foods institutions in Mississippi, 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
3
offering CIP 19.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
31
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
59%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Dietitians and Nutritionists
$61,780
BLS OEWS 2024

3 institutions offering Foods in Mississippi

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Mississippi
University Public
1472%
2University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg Public
1349%
3Alcorn State University
Alcorn State Public
457%

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 Mississippi

Jobs in Mississippi
510
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$61,780
median $61,890
Best-paying metro
$65,460
Jackson, MS

Related careers

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
$36,870 avg · 11,610 jobs
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
$27,190 avg · 6,470 jobs
Food Service Managers
$60,580 avg · 2,370 jobs
Dietitians and Nutritionists
$61,780 avg · 510 jobs
Dietetic Technicians
$30,330 avg · 110 jobs
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
$81,450 avg · 80 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Foods programs in Mississippi.

How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists earn in Mississippi?+

The average annual wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Mississippi is $61,780 (median $61,890), across about 510 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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