About the program
Becoming a dietitian
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Western Kentucky University
 

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Enjoy Career Opportunities in:

  • medical nutrition
  • sports nutrition and wellness
  • public health nutrition
  • private practice
  • foodservice management
  • business, research & education

Salaries and Job Outlook:

  • In a 2002 survey, among entry-level dietetians employed full-time four years or less, 50% earned between $33,000-42,000.  Salaries increase with years of experience.
  • The employment of registered dietitians is expected to grow about as fast as average for all occupations (10-20%) through 2012, as a result of increasing emphasis on disease prevention through dietary habits (US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
  • More information on careers, salaries and job outlook can be obtained from the website of The American Dietetic Association.