Nutrition Schools In Virginia
Nutrition classes faculty can choose to work at one of 6 accredited nutrition schools in Virginia. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of nutrition and nutrition training in Virginia, which includes nutrition training at the following levels:
- Nutrition Certificate
- Bachelors degree in Nutrition
- Masters degree in Nutrition
- PhD degree in Nutrition
Schools
Cities
Statistics
Professional Trends
Virginia Vs. National Nutrition Employment
| Virginia | 1,560 |
| National | 77,400 |
Of all of the nutrition professionals that work in the US, approximately 2% work in Virginia state.
Employment Growth for Nutrition professionals In Virginia
| 1,740 | 1,950 | 1,940 | 1,850 | 1,560 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Virginia, the field of nutrition is shrinking. In 2010 there were 180 less nutrition professionals working in Virginia than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of nutrition professionals has shrunk by 10%. This decline is faster than the national trend for nutrition professionals which shows a 2% increase in the number of nutrition professionals working around the nation.
Nutrition VS. All Professions salaries in Virginia
| $35,310 | $37,815 | $39,125 | $39,420 | $39,960 |
| $46,318 | $48,287 | $49,095 | $50,643 | $51,501 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Nutrition
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by nutrition professionals is increasing in Virginia. In 2006 nutrition professionals made a mean salary of $35,310 per year, and in 2010 they made $39,960 per year.
Salary percentiles for Nutrition professionals in Virginia
10th percentile |
$25,765 |
25th percentile |
$31,030 |
50th percentile |
$38,555 |
75th percentile |
$48,530 |
90th percentile |
$55,795 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 12%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. Within the field of nutrition, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid nutrition professionals earning 117% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Virginia state.
Average Salaries for Nutrition professionals and related professions in Virginia
Nursing |
$60,360 |
Nutrition |
$39,960 |
In Virginia, nutrition professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Nutrition programs available for each degree type for all schools in Virginia
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 8 |
The number of students graduating from the 6 accredited nutrition schools in Virginia is increasing. In 2006 there were 230 nutrition graduates from nutrition courses in Virginia and in 2010 there were 295 graduates.
Thus there was a 28% percent increase in the number of nutrition school degree or certificate graduates in Virginia. Most of these graduates, or 50%, earned a bachelor's degree in nutrition.