Puerto Rico · Nutrition Sciences

Best Nutrition Sciences institutions in Puerto Rico, 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
2
offering CIP 30.19
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
62
IPEDS completions Spring 2025
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$9,370
IPEDS Spring 2025
Avg graduation rate
31%
IPEDS Spring 2025
State pay · Dietitians and Nutritionists
$51,570
BLS OEWS May 2025

2 institutions offering Nutrition Sciences in Puerto Rico

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Gurabo Campus
Gurabo Private not-for-profit
5331%$9,370
2University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences
San Juan Public
9

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 Puerto Rico

Jobs in Puerto Rico
560
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$51,570
median $47,210
Best-paying metro
$52,270
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

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$51,570 avg · 560 jobs
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$74,400 avg · 260 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Nutrition Sciences programs in Puerto Rico.

How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists earn in Puerto Rico?+

The average annual wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Puerto Rico is $51,570 (median $47,210), across about 560 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).

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