Become a Nutritionist or Dietitian in California

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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:

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California Nutritionist/Dietitian Degrees

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

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Editor Recommended Schools 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 Bauman College - Online Programs: Nutrition - Nutrition Consultant - Nutrition Chef (campus only) Everglades University - Online Programs: Nutrition - Herbal - Homeopathy - Naturopathy Traditional Southwest Institute of Healing Arts - Online Programs: Nutrition - Holistic Health Practitioner Institute for Integrative Nutrition - Online Programs: Nutrition - Health Coach Certification 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

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

Globe University - Online

Programs:  Health Care Management, Health Fitness Mgmt

Minnesota School of Business Online - Online

Programs:  Health Care Management, Health Fitness Specialist

Northeastern University - Online

Programs:  Applied Nutrition, Health Mgmt, Human Services, Leadership, Pharmacy Benefit Mgmt, Physical Therapy, Regulatory Affairs, Respiratory Care Leadership

Northeastern University - Online

Programs:  Health Care

South University - Online

Programs:  Allied Health Science, Health Care Admin, Health Care Mgmt

Utica College - Online

Programs:  Gerontology, Health Care Admin, Physical Therapy

West Coast University
Campus:  Los Angeles
Degrees:  Health Care Mgmt