Compare 13 Dietetics/Dietitian. programs in the South. Average earnings: $43,411.
The highest-earning Dietetics/Dietitian program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $30K earnings gap across 13 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Texas Tech University's Dietetics/Dietitian program leads with graduates earning $52,376, well above the $43,411 average across all programs. Florida International University follows at $50,887, while Florida State delivers $50,526—proving that program quality varies independently of overall school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Florida International University graduates borrow $16,500 and face just an 8.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $52,376 | 30 | $21,500 | Good | $23,443 | Challenging |
| #2 | $50,887 | 84 | $16,500 | Excellent | $13,610 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $50,526 | 34 | $18,000 | Good | $17,000 | Challenging |
| #4 | University Of DelawarePublic | $49,413 | 40 | $24,572 | Manageable | $43,000 | High |
| #5 | $49,205 | 9 | $20,500 | Good | $13,859 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $45,785 | 78 | $15,531 | Good | $13,835 | Challenging | |
| #7 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $45,714 | 17 | $20,903 | Manageable | $14,837 | Challenging |
| #8 | $45,427 | 59 | $20,231 | Manageable | $21,919 | High | |
| #9 | East Carolina UniversityPublic | $43,225 | 55 | $22,750 | Manageable | $19,710 | High |
| #10 | $39,640 | 21 | $21,868 | Manageable | $18,241 | High | |
| #11 | $36,940 | 12 | $22,675 | Challenging | $11,428 | High | |
| #12 | $32,925 | 18 | $22,934 | High | $14,224 | High | |
| #13 | $22,275 | 58 | $20,000 | High | $29,387 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
