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Texas offers dietetics programs spanning a remarkable $27,000 cost gap, from UT Rio Grande Valley at $6,500 to Texas Christian University at $33,531. Graduates enter the second-largest healthcare workforce in the nation, with earnings ranging from $32,925 to $40,467. The state's massive medical infrastructure, anchored by Houston's Texas Medical Center, creates steady demand for nutrition professionals across hospitals, clinics, and community health programs.
8
Programs
$6,500 – $33,531
Net Price Range
$36,696
Avg. Program Earnings
53.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $6,500 $9,859 49.3% 87.7%
2 $10,204 $9,892 45.6% 96.6%
3 $11,234 $8,991 51.2% 86.9%
4 $15,152 $10,600 51.7% 89.5%
5 $19,734 $9,173 19.9% 96.8%
6 $20,071 $11,852 67.5% 67.3%
7 $27,401 $42,380 60.2% 65.8%
8 $33,531 $57,220 85.6% 56.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Public universities like UT Rio Grande Valley charge $6,500 while private institutions like Texas Christian University reach $33,531. Most affordable options are public schools with strong in-state tuition rates, often under $11,000 annually.

How do graduation rates vary among the most affordable programs?

Graduation rates span from 19.9% at Texas Southern University to 51.7% at Stephen F Austin State University among the budget-friendly options. Texas Tech, despite higher costs at $20,071, achieves a 67.5% graduation rate.

Where do graduates typically find employment in Texas?

Major employers include HCA Healthcare, Baylor Scott & White, and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston's Texas Medical Center alone provides extensive opportunities, while the state's growing population creates demand for clinical nutrition services across urban and rural communities.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.