Nutrition and Food Sciences
Why Choose Nutrition?
Job Opportunities: The field of nutrition is expanding, with a projected 9 percent increase in jobs for dietitians and nutritionists through 2016. Numerous externships and paid positions reinforce your classroom experiences and provide a competitive edge after graduation!
Great Pay: Median annual earning of dietitians and nutritionists was $56,700 in 2009. According to the American Dietetic Association, median annual income for registered dietitians in 2009 varied by practice area as follows: $67,300 in consultation and business; $65,380 in food and nutrition management; $62,500 in education and research; $51,880 inpatient/ambulatory care; $56,040 in long-term care; and $50,000 in community nutrition. As with any profession, salaries and fees vary by region of the country, years of practice, employment settings, scope of responsibility, and supply of RDs.
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!
