Nutrition Schools
In Tucson, Arizona
There is only one nutrition school in Tucson for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the nutrition academic community in Tucson, and the future trends. Academia in nutrition includes nutrition training at the following levels:
Statistics
Professional Trends
Tucson Vs. Arizona Nutrition Employment
| Tucson | 270 |
| Arizona | 1,450 |
Of the 1,450 nutrition professionals employed in Arizona, 270 work in Tucson. Between 2006 and 2010, in Tucson, there has been a 23% decline in the number of nutrition professionals. Overall employment in Tucson has also decreased.
Tucson Vs. Arizona Nutrition employment growth
| 1,790 | 1,610 | 1,380 | 1,440 | 1,450 |
| 350 | 290 | 190 | 170 | 270 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Arizona
- Dark Yellow: Tucson
Nutrition VS. All professions salaries in Tucson
| $32,980 | $34,910 | $46,560 | $50,130 | $37,645 |
| $36,420 | $37,860 | $39,650 | $40,870 | $42,160 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Nutrition in Tucson
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Tucson
Salaries for nutrition professionals in Tucson have increased. Tucson nutrition professionals made $37,645 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for nutrition professionals in Tucson was $32,980 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Tucson.
Salary percentiles for Nutrition professionals in Tucson
10th percentile |
$22,000 |
25th percentile |
$26,075 |
50th percentile |
$38,405 |
75th percentile |
$45,440 |
90th percentile |
$54,450 |
Nutrition professionals make a median salary of $38,405 per year in Tucson. The 10% of nutrition professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $22,000 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 148% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Nutrition professionals and related professions in Tucson
Nutrition |
$37,645 |
Nursing |
$57,156 |
Tucson nutrition professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Nutrition schools in Tucson
Many of Tucson's nutrition professionals are graduates of the only accredited nutrition school in the city.
Nutrition Programs Offered In Tucson
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 3 |
There are a total of 3 degree and certificate programs in nutrition offered by Tucson's nutrition schools.
Student Completed Nutrition Degrees In Tucson
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
70 |
master |
6 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 79 |
In 2010 approximately 79 students graduated from nutrition courses.