Online Nutrition Degrees and Careers
Public awareness of the field of nutrition is increasing -- largely due to the epidemic of obesity and related health issues such as diabetes. Nutrition degree programs prepare student to prepare for their professions in hospitals, nursing care facilities, and offices of physicians and other health practitioners. Nutritionists and dietitians create food and nutrition programs and oversee meal preparation and serving. They can manage food service in hospitals and schools, or work in a clinical setting with individual patients.
To work as a nutritionist or dietitian, you need a bachelor's degree. Nutrition degree programs include courses in foods, nutrition, chemistry, biology, physiology, institution management, and more. In addition, 46 of the 50 states require some sort of licensing, certification, or registration. A Registered Dietitian credential from the American Dietetic Association can enhance job prospects, and requires continuing education credit hours to remain current.
Growth in nutrition jobs is projected to grow by 9 percent between 2008 and 2018. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for nutritionists and dietitians was $52,150 as of May 2009. Median incomes ranged from $49,340 in special food services to $53,560 in outpatient care centers. The American Dietetic Association put the top annual median wage in 2007 at $66,061 for nutritionists working in education and research.
Advance your career and get the distinct competitive advantage you need with an online degree from Kaplan University. And do it without missing a day of work.- BS in Nutrition Science
- MS in Health Education
- Master of Public Health
Get the hands-on training and skills it takes to succeed with Ashworth College, a respected, worldwide leader in distance education. Study at the times and places most convenient for you.
- Nutrition, Diet and Health
- Fitness and Exercise
Stratford Career Institute can help you earn your diploma from home in as little as six months, thanks to their proven study methods.- Fitness and Nutrition
Don't Miss a Day of Your Future! Grand Canyon University is offering Bachelor and Master degrees through our College of Education, Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, and College of Entrepreneurship. Classes start soon!- Master of Public Health
Advance your career and increase your earning potential with a masters or a doctoral degree from the University of Liverpool. Study online in small groups of business professionals.- Master of Public Health
- Master of Public Health (Epidemiology)
- Master of Public Health (Management of Health Systems)
- Master of Public Health (International Public Health)
Globe University is focused on providing students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials they need to reach their personal and professional goals.- AAS in Health Fitness Specialist
- BS in Health Fitness Specialist
Balance your personal and professional commitments while earning a respected Ph.D., master's degree, or bachelor's degree online at Walden University. Programs offered in management, education, psychology and health and human services.- Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Course-based - Health Policy
- Master of Public Health
- Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Mixed-Model - Health Policy
- Ph.D. in Human Services - Public Health
- Ph.D. in Public Health
Penn Foster offers affordable, self-paced career-focused distance education programs in fields like business, criminal justice, health services, technology, engineering, paralegal studies and more.
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