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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/Dietitian Schools
Schools offering both online and campus-based education programs in Colorado:
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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
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