Become a Nutritionist or Dietitian in Connecticut
Connecticut Nutritionist & Dietitian Employment Outlook
According to Healthcareersinct.com, a Connecticut healthcare industry employment monitor, RDs in the state work not only in hospitals, clinics, government or private agencies, but many are also self-employed. Many of these RD’s work as consultants to facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes and clinics, while many also see individual clients.
Other employment settings include:
- Corporate Wellness Programs
- Food and Nutrition-related Businesses
- Community and Public Health Settings
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Government
- Food Service
- Physical Fitness Facilities
- Public Schools & Universities
- Social Service Agencies
According to the latest reports in 2009, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist positions are expected to grow roughly as fast as the state employment average through 2014. This is due to and increased emphasis on disease prevention by improved nutrition and dietary habits.
Connecticut & Regional Wages & Working Conditions
A list of average starting salaries for Connecticut RD’s and DTR’s are available below:
| Entry Level RD - Associates |
$4,000 |
| RD - Bachelors |
$4,550 |
| DTR - Bachelors |
$4,100 |
| CT State Employed RD |
$4,100 |
Find degree programs, schools and jobs in major cities in Connecticut: Bridgeport,
Bristol,
Danbury,
Hartford,
Meriden,
Middletown,
Milford,
Naugatuck,
New Britain,
New Haven,
New London,
Norwalk,
Norwich,
Shelton,
Stamford,
Torrington,
Waterbury,
West Haven.
Connecticut State Registered Dietitian and Dietetic Technician Requirements
*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.
Unlike many states that require RD’s and DTR’s to become registered in that particular state, Connecticut requires only that applicants complete the requirements of the American Dietetic Association (ADA). So, once applicants become a member of the ADA and reside within the state of Connecticut, they are automatically a CDA member. Please see the ADA website at www.eatright.org for more information.
Each Registered Dietitian or Dietetic Technician, Registered, are required to complete a specific amount of continuing education (CE) credits to maintain their status with the Connecticut Dietetic Association and the American Dietetic Association.
Connecticut Nutritionist/Nutrition Schools
Schools offering both online and campus-based education programs in Connecticut:
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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