Nutrition Schools
In Columbus, Ohio
The city of Columbus has only one school where nutrition faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of nutrition and nutrition education in Columbus, which includes nutrition training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Nutrition
- Masters degree in Nutrition
- PhD degree in Nutrition
Statistics
Professional Trends
Columbus Vs. Ohio Nutrition Employment
| Columbus | 500 |
| Ohio | 3,230 |
Of the 3,230 nutrition professionals employed in Ohio, 500 work in Columbus. Between 2006 and 2010, in Columbus, there has been a 2% decline in the number of nutrition professionals. As the employment for nutrition professionals in Columbus has decreased, overall employment in Columbus has increased.
Columbus Vs. Ohio Nutrition employment growth
| 3,020 | 3,010 | 2,960 | 2,930 | 3,230 |
| 510 | 620 | 590 | 510 | 500 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Ohio
- Dark Yellow: Columbus
Nutrition VS. All professions salaries in Columbus
| $40,180 | $41,915 | $43,400 | $43,810 | $44,605 |
| $39,200 | $40,770 | $42,460 | $43,070 | $43,740 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Nutrition in Columbus
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Columbus
In Columbus, salaries for nutrition professionals have increased. In 2010 Columbus nutrition professionals earned an average yearly salary of $44,605. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for nutrition professionals in Columbus was $40,180 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Columbus.
Salary percentiles for Nutrition professionals in Columbus
10th percentile |
$34,250 |
25th percentile |
$39,320 |
50th percentile |
$44,720 |
75th percentile |
$49,840 |
90th percentile |
$55,295 |
Nutrition professionals in Columbus make a median yearly salary of $44,720. The 10% of nutrition professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $34,250 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $55,295 per year.
Average Salaries for Nutrition professionals and related professions in Columbus
Nutrition |
$44,605 |
Nursing |
$58,946 |
Columbus nutrition professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Nutrition schools in Columbus
There is only one accredited nutrition school in the city. Many of Columbus' nutrition professionals are graduates of this school.
Nutrition Programs Offered In Columbus
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 5 |
There are a total of 5 degree and certificate programs in nutrition offered by Columbus' nutrition schools.
Student Completed Nutrition Degrees In Columbus
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
170 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 177 |
Approximately 177 students graduated from nutrition courses in 2010.