Become a Nutritionist or Dietitian in Colorado
Colorado Nutritionist & Dietitian Employment Outlook
The Colorado Dietetic Association, the state chapter of the American Dietetic Association, estimates that Nutritionists and Registered Dietitians in the state will grow fast as average most all occupations through the year 2016. The majority of new jobs are expected to be found primarily in nursing homes, residential care facilities and community clinics.
Colorado Nutritionist Salary / Wages & Working Conditions
Registered Dietitians in the state of Colorado work in various environments, primarily including hospitals and health care facilities, schools and universities, government and community agencies, business, industry and private practice.
A list of average starting salaries for Colorado RD’s and DTR’s are available below:
| Entry Level RD - Associates |
$3,200 |
$38,400 |
| Entry Level RD - Bachelors |
$3,500 |
$42,000 |
| Entry Level DTR |
$3,700 |
$44,400 |
| CO State Employed RD |
$3,350 |
$40,200 |
Source: WSDA
Find degree programs, schools and jobs in major cities in Colorado: Arvada,
Aurora,
Boulder,
Brighton,
Broomfield,
Castle Rock,
Centennial,
Colorado Springs,
Commerce City,
Denver,
Englewood,
Fort Collins,
Grand Junction,
Greeley,
Lafayette,
Lakewood,
Littleton,
Longmont,
Loveland,
Northglenn,
Parker,
Pueblo,
Thornton,
Westminster,
Wheat Ridge
Colorado State Registered Dietitian and Dietetic Technician Requirements
The state requirements for a Registered Dietitian in Colorado are as follows:
*Do not assume that any schools and programs listed on this site are a path to obtaining the RD credential. For credential information on actual schools that offer programs to the RD credential, view the ADA's official website at www.eatright.org.
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in nutritional science or a related field from an accredited program,
- All candidates must complete an internship or professional experience that has been approved by the ADA or CDA prior to its start.
- All candidates must pass the national registration exam administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the ADA.
The Colorado Dietetic Association has five district association affiliates for Nutritionists and Dietitians working throughout the state. Those interested in a career in Nutrition in the state of Colorado are encouraged to contact the CDA chapter in their area. Chapters include:
- Denver District
- Four Corners District
- Northern District
- Southern District
- Western District
Colorado State Dietetic Programs and Resources:
Colorado Dietetic Association (CDA)
The CDA is the state’s primary advocate for the Nutritionist and Dietitian profession. The group has over 1,000 members in the state, and is an affiliate of the national American Dietetic Association (ADA)
1805 South Bellaire Street
Suite 305
Denver, CO 80222
303-757-2060
http://www.eatrightcolorado.org/about.cfm
Denver Dietetic Association (DDA)
The DDA advocates regionally for Nutritionists and Dietitians in the Denver area by promoting nutrition and healthy living.
http://www.eatrightdenver.org/
Center for Human Nutrition, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Begun in 1988 at UC Denver, the CHN makes up over 70 investigators, focused on the study of nutrition and physical activity and its role in science and health education.
http://www.uchsc.edu/nutrition/Administration/admin.htm
Colorado Nutritionist/Nutrition Schools
Schools offering both online and campus-based education programs in Colorado:
Kaplan University
Programs: BS in Health Science, BS in Heath and Wellness, BS in Nutrition Science
South University
Programs: Associate of Science in Allied Health Science, Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
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