Missouri · Nutrition Sciences

Best Nutrition Sciences institutions in Missouri, ranked by earnings

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
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
45
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,886
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
59%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Dietitians and Nutritionists
$62,120
BLS OEWS 2024

3 institutions offering Nutrition Sciences in Missouri

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Saint Louis University
Saint Louis Private not-for-profit
3580%$24,886
2Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau Public
858%
3Fontbonne University
Saint Louis Private not-for-profit
240%$19,511

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 Missouri

Jobs in Missouri
1,620
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$62,120
median $62,340
Best-paying metro
$68,290
St. Louis, MO-IL

Related careers

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$62,120 avg · 1,620 jobs
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$102,610 avg · 1,120 jobs
Dietetic Technicians
$34,980 avg · 180 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Nutrition Sciences programs in Missouri.

How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists earn in Missouri?+

The average annual wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Missouri is $62,120 (median $62,340), across about 1,620 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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).

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