Why Choose Nutrition?
- Job Opportunities
The field of nutrition is growing, with a projected 16% increase in jobs for dietitians and nutritionists through 2024 as a result of the role of food in preventing and treating illnesses, such as diabetes.
More dietitians will be needed to provide care for patients with various medical conditions and to advise people who want to improve their overall health. An aging population will boost the demand for dietitians in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
The demand for nutrition managers is strong. The fastest-growing segment is in the area of eldercare. Nutrition managers in schools will need expertise in child nutrition programs.
- Great Pay
- $80,000 in consultation and business
- $79,100 in food and nutrition management
- $79,100 in education and research
- $61,400 in inpatient/$64,300 in outpatient
- $62,000 in long-term care
- $57,600 in community nutrition.
As with any profession, salaries and fees vary by region of the country, years of practice, employment settings, the scope of responsibility, and supply of RDNs.
- Exciting Career Options
Our students have career options in:
- healthcare
- clinical management
- counseling
- community outreach
- business/ private practice
- government
- hospital/school/correctional food-service management
- consulting services
- academia
- research.
- Challenging Field
Our ACEND-accredited curriculum is firmly based in chemistry, physiology, nutrition, dietetics, food science, food and nutrition communication, and nutrition and food-service management. We will prepare you for all the nutrition field has to offer!