Your passion for seeing the world eat and live better is needed. Pursuing a degree in nutrition and health sciences can get you where you need to be, at the forefront of the nutrition world, making fundamental changes in the lives of your clients and community.
But what is the job outlook like for nutritionists in 2024 and beyond?
Nutritionists hold many different jobs within the healthcare field, from Registered Dietitians to Food Safety Auditors. Even Health Coaches are often also Certified Nutritionists.
You may need different training and experience for each position, but the foundation is the same: a practical education in science-based nutrition and whole-person well-being. Taking the time to earn a degree in nutrition will give you the knowledge you need to advise your clients on best practices holistically.
It pays to foster whole-person health. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the average nutritionist salary was $69,680in 2023. Though that’s the average, there is a broad range of salary opportunities, with many positions paying much more than the average. The typical entry-level degree is a bachelor’s degree, but just like in other fields where a master’s degree makes you more marketable, having an advanced degree in nutrition could be beneficial.
The job growth for nutritionists is also promising, as cited by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, with an estimated increase of 11 percent over the next ten years, faster than the average job market. That’s about 5,900 careers in nutrition opening up yearly over the decade. In 2020, there were 73,000 nutritionist jobs.
You want a nutrition degree focused on holistic health and care, a degree that puts the person first and their unique health needs at the forefront. Bastyr is known for our holistic, natural approaches to health and wellness. We have many nutrition programs to choose from to help you receive the proper education and certifications to become a nutritionist.
Elevate your education with a nutrition degree from Bastyr. We offer a variety of programs with hands-on training and well-rounded courses to help you get your footing in the nutrition industry.
Learn to combine the sciences of whole foods nutrition and exercise and pursue careers or additional graduate education in a variety of health careers (for example, clinical nutrition, medicine, physical therapy and public health).
Learn about the intersectionality of diet, lifestyle, environment, and culture in this online program specifically suited for working adults.
In this program, you’ll receive all the necessary training to become eligible to be a Registered Dietitian. You could also pursue a career in corporate wellness, food and nutrition counseling and writing, or research in a clinical or laboratory environment. The hands-on experience you will receive while earning this degree will help you feel confident in your career as a nutritionist.
This dual-degree program integrates clinical training in nutrition and mental health counseling, leading to a Mental Health Counselor licensure. Within this program, you’ll practice looking at nutrition issues from a physical, emotional, and psychological standpoint.
This 10-month program provides interns with a minimum of 1,200 hours of supervised work experience in nutrition, community nutrition, and foodservice management. The internship includes concentrations in integrative medicine and environmentally conscious, whole-foods nutrition.
Students with non-science backgrounds or who are missing significant science credits may complete this program to be eligible for a master of science program at Bastyr. You can customize your schedule only to take the courses you need if you’re coming in with prior credits, or you can finish your science requirements in just one year.
Let Bastyr help fuel your wellness journey with robust natural health and wellness classes. We’ll find the right nutrition program to set you up for success in any career in nutrition.
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