The average annual wage of the occupations is $71,280 and $34 per hour. 8 vocational programs could be taken for the Dietitians and Nutritionists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 73,860 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2025 average tuition over the programs for preparing Dietitians and Nutritionists is $4,500. The average length of the programs is 720 hours and the average completion time is 12.00 months.
The following 8 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Dietitians and Nutritionists.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 35 | $29,638 | - | - | - |
| Human Nutrition | 2 | $31,779 | - | - | - |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | 33 | $29,176 | - | - | - |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (other) | 2 | $31,329 | - | - | - |
| Nutrition Sciences | 6 | $33,808 | - | 40 Hours | 14.00 Months |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 14 | $4,500 | $190 | 1,400 Hours | 10.00 Months |
| Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist | 2 | $25,353 | - | - | - |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (other) | 5 | $17,384 | - | - | - |
The following 17 occupations are related to Dietitians and Nutritionists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | 57,800 | $69,790 | $34 |
| Pharmacists | 332K | $134,790 | $65 |
| Occupational Therapists | 145K | $96,790 | $47 |
| Exercise Physiologists | 8,060 | $57,050 | $27 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Nurse Midwives | 6,960 | $131,570 | $63 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 280K | $128,490 | $62 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 112K | $240,790 | $116 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 67,210 | $245,450 | $118 |
| Neurologists | 9,350 | $271,470 | $131 |
| Pediatricians, General | 34,870 | $205,860 | $99 |
| Psychiatrists | 24,830 | $256,930 | $124 |
| Physicians, All Other | 310K | $248,640 | $120 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | 31,100 | $123,840 | $60 |
| Dietetic Technicians | 24,240 | $38,440 | $18 |
| Genetic Counselors | 3,050 | $98,130 | $47 |
The following 88 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Dietitians and Nutritionists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.