Why Choose Nutrition?

Job Opportunities: The field of nutrition is expanding, with a projected 21 percent increase in jobs for dietitians and nutritionists through 2014. Numerous externships and paid positions reinforce your classroom experiences and provide a competitive edge after graduation!
Great Pay: The median annual salary for registered dietitians in the U.S. is $53,300, and can exceed $82,500; for food-service and purchasing managers, the median range is $48,500 - $96,200; and for consultation, business and /or private practice the median range is $40,000 - $110,000 (ADA Survey, 2007)
Exciting Options: Our students have options in healthcare, clinical management, counseling, community outreach, business/ private practice, government, hospital/school/correctional food-service management, consulting services, academia, and research.
Challenging Field: Our ADA-accredited curriculum is firmly based in biochemistry, pathophysiology, food science, behavioral science, and practical business administration and food-service management. We will prepare you for all the nutrition field has to offer!

Upcoming Events

College of Natural Science Poster Session now accepting abstracts: The College of Natural Sciences will be holding the 5th Annual Poster Session on Tuesday, April 21. Please click here for more information about the session and the abstract submission process.

Graduation May 2008
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California Dietetic Association (CDA web site)
CDA Conference April 23-25, 2009 in Riverside

American Dietetic Association (ADA)

ADA Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE)
October 17-20, 2009, in Denver, Colorado