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Dietitians and Nutritionists

Role Overview

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

Recommended Majors

Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General. Human Nutrition. Foodservice Systems Administration/Management. Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other. Nutrition Sciences. Dietetics/Dietitian. Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist. Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
California	$93,640
Oregon	$84,990
Hawaii	$82,230
Washington	$81,050
Alaska	$81,010
Massachusetts	$80,840
Connecticut	$79,720
New York	$79,310
Maryland	$78,410
New Jersey	$78,080
District of Columbia	$77,010
Rhode Island	$76,710
Vermont	$76,100
Minnesota	$75,600
Virginia	$75,210

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Median Annual Salary

$73,850

Projected Growth (10yr)

+5.5%

Avg. annual openings

6.2k

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