Become a Nutritionist or Dietitian in the State of Delaware
Delaware Nutritionist & Dietitian Employment Outlook
According to the Delaware Dietitian Association, Registered Dietitians (RD) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTR) are currently working in a variety of settings through-out the state. In 2009, these areas included:
- Hospitals
- Outpatient clinics
- Private practice
- School-based wellness centers
- Senior centers
- Nursing homes
- School food service
- Fitness centers
- Universities
- Community organizations
- Public health
Dietitian and Nutritionist positions in the state are expected to increase roughly on par with the healthcare employment in the state. This should exceed employment growth of the general economy, as health care and healthy living habits increase in necessity as well as popularity.
Delaware Nutritionist Salary & Regional Wages & Working Conditions
A list of average salaries for Delaware RD’s and DTR’s are available below:
| Entry Level RD - Associates |
$4,000 |
$48,000 |
| Entry Level RD - Bachelors |
$4,700 |
$56,400 |
| Entry Level DTR |
$4,550 |
$54,600 |
| DE State Employed RD |
$4,600 |
$55,200 |
Find degree programs, schools and jobs in major cities in Deleware: Dover,
Newark,
Wilmington.
Deleware Nutritionist/Nutrition Schools
Schools offering both online and campus-based education programs in Deleware:
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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