Become a Nutritionist or Dietitian in Idaho
Idaho Nutritionist & Dietitian Employment Outlook
Employment of Nutritionists and Dietitians is expected to grow at a rate of 9% between the years of 2006-2016 due to the increase in disease prevention and improvement of dietary habits. Obesity and Diabetes in idaho have become a concern amongst dietetic associations and state groups plan to narrow in these issues. Jobs in Idaho will see a particular growth in positions in outpatient care facilities. People seeking employment without extensive education in these fields will find a more difficult time.
Skills and Traits of Nutritionists and Dietitians
Nutritionists and Dietitians require extensive skill sets, knowledge and experience needed for this occupation. A bachelors degrees is required at a minimum and some jobs might require a graduates degree along with job experience up to 5 years.
Idaho places of employment:
- Food Manufacturing Companies
- Hospitals (meal planning)
- Doctors Offices
- Nursing Care Facilities
- Outpatient Care Centers
- Schools
- Prisons
- Nursing Homes
- Cafeterias
- Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies
Idaho Nutritionist Salaries, Wages & Working Conditions
Idaho Dietitian median salaires are $55,377, giving them a bi-weekly gross paycheck of $2,129.90.
A list of average starting salaries for Boise Idaho RD’s and DTR’s are available below:
| 10th Percentile |
$42,799 |
| 25th Percentile |
$48,783 |
| 75th Percentile |
$69,004 |
| 90th Percentile |
$81,410 |
Find degree programs, schools and jobs in major cities in Idaho: Boise City,
Caldwell,
Coeur d'Alene,
Idaho Falls,
Lewiston,
Meridian,
Moscow,
Nampa,
Pocatello,
Post Falls,
Rexburg,
Twin Falls.
Idaho 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.
To view national requirements for Dietetic Licensure (click here)
Idaho rules for the licensure of dietitians (pdf)
Idaho State Dietetic Programs
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Health and Welfare promotes healthy lifestyles and environments, while monitoring diseases and health risks to safegaurd Idaho citizens. We believe prevention is the key to living life free of desease and injury.
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/
United Dairymen of Idaho
United Dairymen of Idaho is the local planning and management organization responsible for increasing demand for U.S. produced dairy products on behalf of Idaho's dairy farm families.
www.idahodairycouncil.com/
Idaho Nutritionist/Nutrition Schools
Schools offering both online and campus-based education programs in Idaho:
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
Stevens-HenagerCampuses: Boise | Idaho Falls | Nampa
Program: Bachelor of Science Completion in Health Science (Online)
|
