Student Outcomes
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is the average time to degree. Full-time students typically finish in 1-2 years.
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Our DPD program's 5-year average placement rate into dietetic internships is 93%, versus the 53% national average.
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for MD and PhD programs.
The Nutrition MS program is registered as a post baccalaureate program with the AAMC.
Rankings and Funding
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given in 2019-20, a 50% increase from 2018-19.
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among master's degree programs in nutrition, as ranked by BestAccreditedColleges.org (November 2021).
Our People
Our teaching faculty, 70% of whom have received nominations and awards for excellence in teaching and mentoring, provide a personalized learning and mentoring experience to each student.
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Our 185 students hail from 29 US states and 5 countries around the world. They represent a multitude of different social, professional, and geographic backgrounds.
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19 awards from the Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics received by department faculty and alumnae.
Varied Learning Modes
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Online and in-person courses included in the 26 graduate nutrition courses available to students.
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Our students have access to unique research, community, and leadership experiences.