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On the right are links to specific information for those interested in Nutritionist
or Dietitian careers in the state of California:
California Nutritionist & Dietitian Employment Outlook
The California Labor Market Information Division reported that there were roughly 4,500
Registered Dietitians (RD) working in the State of California in 2005. This is up from
just 3,500 in 1993. Additionally, over 2,440 Dietetic Technicians (DTR) employed throughout
the state, up from 1,860 during this same time period. Growth from 1993 to 2005 was 24%
and 31% respectively, with a much higher rate of growth forecasted for the next decade.
Over the coming decade, the number of Registered Dietitians working in hospitals is forecasted
by the CDA to remain stable while those working in clinics, business, consulting or private
practice are expected to grow substantially. Expanding health care benefits and medical care
advancements will drive the demand for healthy nutritional research and information, in turn
creating a demand within the nutrition industry.
California Nutritionist Salary/Wages & Working Conditions
Registered Dietitians average a standard 40-hour week. However, this may vary depending on
the work environment. In the case of hospital or food service employment, Registered
Dietitians must expect to work irregular hours, depending on their patients or clients.
Most employers offer standard benefit packages, with those in the medical and healthcare
industries providing the most comprehensive coverage. California state employed RD's and
DTR's also have the most secure benefits.
A list of average starting salaries for California RD's and DTR's are available below:
| Entry Level RD - Associates |
$2,700 |
$32,400 |
| Entry Level RD - Bachelors |
$4,000 |
$48,000 |
| Entry Level DTR |
$3,000 |
$36,000 |
| CA State Employed RD |
$4,754 |
$57,048 |
Find degree programs, schools and jobs in major cities in California:
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Sacramento,
San Diego,
San Francisco,
San Jose,
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San Marcos,
Santa Barbara,
Santa Clara,
Santa Cruz,
Santa Monica,
Whittier.
California Nutritionist/Dietitian Degrees
Schools offering both online and campus-based education programs in California:
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Kaplan University Online
Programs: Advanced Start BS in Nutrition Science - Advanced Start BS in Health and Wellness -Advanced Start BS in Health Science -
Advanced Start BS in Human Services -
AAS in Human Services -
BS in Business Administration/Health Care Management -
BS in Health and Wellness -
BS in Health Science - BS in Nutrition Science -
Life Care Planning -
MBA/Health Care Management
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University of Phoenix
Although UOP does not offer degrees in nutrition at this time, there are numerous health care related degrees featured here that are integral to nutrition related careers within the health care field.
Programs: Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration - BS in Health Administration/Health Information Systems - BS in Health Administration/Long Term Care, Doctor of Health Administration - Gerontology Health Care Certificate (Bachelor's degree Required) - MBA/Health Care Management
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University of Phoenix
- Online
Programs: Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration, Associate of Arts-Health Care Administration/Medical Records, Associate of Arts-Health Care Administration/Pharmacy Practice, BS in Health Administration, BS in Health Administration/Emergency Management, BS in Health Administration/Health Information Systems, BS in Health Administration/Health Management, BS in Health Administration/Long Term Care, Doctor of Health Administration, Gerontology Health Care Certificate (Bachelor's degree Required), Health Care Informatics Certificate, Master of Healthcare Administration, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing/Health Care Education (MSN/ED), Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Healthcare Administration, Master of Science in Nursing/MBA/Health Care Management, MBA/Health Care Management, Nursing Health Care Education Certificate (Bachelor's Degree Required)
Walden University Online
- Online
Programs: B.S. in Health Studies - Child Development, B.S. in Health Studies - Disaster & Emergency Management, B.S. in Health Studies - Health & Cultural Diversity, B.S. in Health Studies - Health Communication, B.S. in Health Studies - Health Informatics, B.S. in Health Studies - Health Management, B.S. in Health Studies - Health Psychology and Behavior, B.S. in Health Studies - Self Designed, B.S. in Healthcare Management - General, M.B.A. - Healthcare Management, M.P.A. - Health Policy, M.S. in Management - Healthcare Management, Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.), Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Ph.D. in Health Services (Course-based) - Community Health Education & Advocacy, Ph.D. in Health Services (Course-based) - Health Care Administration, Ph.D. in Health Services (Course-based) - Public Health Policy, Ph.D. in Health Services (Self-Directed) - Community Health Education & Advocacy, Ph.D. in Health Services (Self-Directed) - Health Care Administration, Ph.D. in Health Services (Self-Directed) - Public Health Policy, Ph.D. in Human Services - Course-based - Public Health, Ph.D. in Public Health, Ph.D. in Public Health - Community Health Education & Promotion, Ph.D. in Public Health - Epidemiology
Capella University Online
- Online
Programs: BS - Health Care Managament, DHA - General Health Administration, DHA - Health Care Leadership, DHA - Health Policy and Advocacy, MBA - Health Care Management, MBA - Health Care Management, MHA - General Health Administration, MHA - Health Care Operations, MHA - Health Policy, MPH - General Public Health, MS - Health Care Administration, MS - Health Information Management, PhD - Health Care Administration
Globe University
- Online
Programs: Health Care Management, Health Fitness Mgmt, Health Fitness Specialist
Northeastern University
- Online
Programs: Applied Nutrition, Health Mgmt, Human Services, Leadership, Pharmacy Benefit Mgmt, Physical Therapy, Regulatory Affairs, Respiratory Care Leadership
South University
- Online
Programs: Allied Health Science, Health Care Admin, Health Care Mgmt
Utica College
- Online
Programs: Gerontology, Health Care Admin, Physical Therapy
California College San Diego
Campuses: San Diego
Degrees: Health Care Admin, Medical Specialties, Respiratory Therapy
Kaplan College
Campuses: Vista
Degrees: Dental Assistant, Health Care and Rehab Tech, Holistic Health , Massage Therapy, Medical Admin & Insurance Specialist, Medical Asst, Medical Billing & Coding Specialist, Medical Insurance Coder, Medical Office Specialist, Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Tech, X-Ray Tech/Back Office Medical Assistant, Vocational Nursing
San Joaquin Valley College
Campuses: Fresno | Hesperia | Rancho Cucamonga | Modesto | Visalia
Degrees: Clinical Medical Assisting, Dental Asst, Health Care Admin, Medical Asst, Pharmacy Tech, Surgical Tech, Veterinary Tech
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