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Become a Nutritionist or Dietitian in Arkansas

Nutrition and Dietitian Schools in Arkansas - AR

A Nutrition Science degree from an accredited college or university in Arkansas will prepare a Dietitian or Nutritionist in the state for an exciting career in a hospital, public or private clinic, food service organization, public health facility, day spa, health club or private practice. Arkansas has a number of universities and colleges with campus locations allowing students to fulfill their academic goals in the nutritional sciences or a related degree. Additionally, there are a large number of online programs available for those who either do not have a campus in their area or simply find it more convenient to complete their degree from home on their own time. Find all current necessary program info on this site and feel free to request any additional information from a qualified school representative.

Nutrition and Dietitian Careers in Arkansas

The health care industry in Arkansas is expected to grow much higher over the next 10 years in relation to the regional economy as a whole. Arkansas has few large metropolitan areas available for new Nutritionists and Dietitians, but according to Citystateinfo.com, and industry employment monitor, the highest number of Nutrition related jobs will be found in and around the areas of Little Rock, Fort Smith and Fayetteville. Little Rock reported the state’s highest salaries for a Registered Dietitian at almost $48,500 per year. Fort Smith and Fayetteville were slightly lower at $47,350 and $45,650 respectively.

The online and campus based degrees listed on this site will prepare you for a rewarding career in nutrition, whether you wish to practice in the state or Arkansas, the Southwester US, or anywhere nationwide.

Nutritionist Salary in Arkansas

City Annual Salary
Little Rock, AR $48,500
Fayetteville, AR $47,350

Find degree programs, schools and jobs in major cities in Arkansas: Benton, Bentonville, Cabot, Conway, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Hot Springs, Jacksonville, Jonesboro, Little Rock, North Little Rock, Paragould, Pine Bluff, Rogers, Russellville, Searcy, Sherwood, Springdale, Texarkana, Van Buren, West Memphis

Arkansas State Nutrition & Dietetic Programs

The state of Arkansas is home to the following programs listed here, created to promote Nutrition sciences and their benefits to residents of the state of Arkansas.

Arkansas Dietetic Association
PO Box 55234
Little Rock, AR 72215-5234
(501) 681-2732
www.arkansaseatright.org

Arkansas Dietetic Licensing Board
P.O. Box 1016
North Little Rock, AR 72115
(501) 580-9294

Arkansas Department of Health
4815 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
www.healthyarkansas.com

Arkansas Nutritionist/Nutrition Schools

Schools offering both online and campus-based education programs in Arkansas:

Online Programs
A.T. Still University - Online
Program:  Doctor of Health Sciences
Kaplan University
Programs:   BS in Health Science, BS in Heath and Wellness, BS in Nutrition Science
Kaplan University International - Online
Programs:   BS in Health and Wellness, BS in Health Science, BS in Nutrition Science
Keiser University eCampus Online
Program:  Health Science, BS (Online)
Liberty University Online
Program:  MA in HS - Health and Wellness
Ashworth College - Canada
Programs:   Nutrition Specialist, Nutrition, Diet and Health
Saint Francis University - Online
Program:  Master of Health Science
South University
Programs:   Associate of Science in Allied Health Science, Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Stratford Career Institute
Program:  Fitness and Nutrition