The Nutrition Services major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Nutrition, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Nutrition, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dietitians and Nutritionists SOC: 29-1031 Occupation: Dietitians and Nutritionists | $73,850 | 76,570 | N/A | N/A |
Dietetic Technicians SOC: 29-2051 Occupation: Dietetic Technicians | $37,040 | 29,950 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,850 | 76,570 |
| 2023 | $69,680 | 73,860 |
| 2022 | $66,450 | 69,880 |
| 2021 | $61,650 | 66,690 |
| 2020 | $63,090 | 66,330 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,040 | 29,950 |
| 2023 | $36,520 | 24,240 |
| 2022 | $33,960 | 19,690 |
| 2021 | $29,520 | 21,610 |
| 2020 | $30,110 | 26,430 |