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 may 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.
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- BS in Health Sciences - Healthy Lifestyles Coaching
Kaplan University is focused on recognizing the achievements of military and veteran students and offers the flexibility of an online education. Eligible students can receive college credit for prior military experience and coursework—up to 75 percent of the credit needed for a Kaplan University undergraduate degree.*
- BS in Nutrition Science
Work toward your degree online with Keiser University College of Golf and Sport Management. We offer a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport Management that can be completed 100% online.
- BS in Exercise Science
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
Study online with California University of Pennsylvania. We offer certificate and bachelor's and master's degree programs in a wide variety of fields that can be completed 100% online.
- Post-Masters Cert: Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Wellness and Fitness
- MS: Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Wellness and Fitness
Stratford Career Institute can help you earn your diploma from home in as little as six months, thanks to their proven study methods.
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