Nutrition Schools
In Denver, Colorado
There are 2 nutrition schools in Denver for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in nutrition in the city of Denver, which encompasses nutrition training at the nutrition bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Denver Vs. Colorado Nutrition Employment
| Denver | 360 |
| Colorado | 1,330 |
Exactly 360 of the 1,330 nutrition professionals employed in Colorado, work in Denver. The number of nutrition professionals in Denver has shrunk by 50% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of nutrition professionals in Denver has decreased, overall employment in Denver has increased.
Denver Vs. Colorado Nutrition employment growth
| 1,350 | 1,210 | 1,070 | 1,110 | 1,330 |
| 720 | 540 | 420 | 440 | 360 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Colorado
- Dark Yellow: Denver
Nutrition VS. All professions salaries in Denver
| $32,240 | $33,520 | $35,935 | $38,250 | $38,895 |
| $43,990 | $45,610 | $47,150 | $48,560 | $49,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Nutrition in Denver
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Denver
As the number of nutrition professionals in Denver has shrunk, salaries for nutrition professionals have increased. Denver nutrition professionals made $38,895 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for nutrition professionals in Denver was $32,240 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Denver.
Salary percentiles for Nutrition professionals in Denver
10th percentile |
$28,545 |
25th percentile |
$33,070 |
50th percentile |
$38,220 |
75th percentile |
$44,170 |
90th percentile |
$50,670 |
Nutrition professionals in Denver earn a median salary of $38,220 per year. The 10% of nutrition professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $28,545 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $50,670 per year.
Average Salaries for Nutrition professionals and related professions in Denver
Nutrition |
$38,895 |
Nursing |
$63,660 |
On average nutrition professionals in Denver earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Denver.
Educational Trends
Nutrition schools in Denver
There are 2 accredited nutrition schools in the city. Many of Denver's nutrition professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Nutrition Programs Offered In Denver
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 3 |
There are a total of 3 degree and certificate programs in nutrition offered by Denver's nutrition schools.
Student Completed Nutrition Degrees In Denver
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
121 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 121 |
In 2010 approximately 121 students graduated from nutrition courses.