Major · CIP 19.05

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

126 international students graduated in Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services in the 2024–25 academic year. 185 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsHealth & Medicine
126
International graduates, 2024–25
45 bachelor's · 63 master's · 2 doctoral
12 months
OPT after graduation
185
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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Occupations related to Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Dietitians and NutritionistsSOC 29-10315,700 openings a year · 152 LCA filings5,700+7.7%$76,400152
Food Service ManagersSOC 11-905138,800 openings a year · 16 LCA filings38,800+5.8%$69,39016
Health Education SpecialistsSOC 21-10916,900 openings a year · 143 LCA filings6,900+5.6%$64,070143

College teaching in this field: Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology