Dietetics, B.S.

What Can You Do With This Major?

We gathered data from our past graduates and found that most URI alumni who majored in Dietetics, B.S. go on to work in these industries among others.

Health and Wellness

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Wellness Dietician $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Physical Therapy Aide $ 20,000 - $ 29,000
Environmental Health Specialist $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Diabetes Program Coordinator $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Behavioral Health Specialist $ 40,000 - $ 49,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Nutrition Program Manager $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Wellness Manager $ 80,000 - $ 89,000
Pediatric Physical Therapist $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Health and Wellness Coach $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Health Program Administrator $ 80,000 - $ 89,000

Hospital and Health Care

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Emergency Room Technician $ 30,000 - $ 39,000
Dietary Technician $ 30,000 - $ 39,000
Alzheimer’s Peer Navigator $ 20,000 - $ 29,000
Registered Dietician $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Oncology Dietician $ 40,000 - $ 49,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Clinical Nutrition Manager $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Independent Living Assistant $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Research Dietician $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Research Data Manager $ 100,000 - $ 110,000
Registered Nurse $ 60,000 - $ 69,000

Sports and Fitness

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Group Fitness Instructor $ 40,000 - $ 45,000
Exercise Trainer $ 30,000 - $ 39,000
Yoga Instructor $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Dance Fitness Instructor $ 30,000 - $ 39,000
Coach $ 20,000 - $ 29,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Sports Program Manager $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Sports Dietician $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Director of Sports Nutrition $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Minor League Nutrition Coordinator $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Sports Nutrition Fellow $ 40,000 - $ 49,000

Where Can You Find URI Graduates?

Many alumni who majored in Dietetics, B.S. go on to pursue advanced degrees or careers across the globe.

Top Graduate Schools Enrolling Our Students

University of Connecticut    |     University of Rhode Island    |     University of Massachusetts    |     Johnson and Wales University    |     Sacred Heart University    |     Salve Regina University    |     San Diego State University    |     Suffolk University    |     University of New England    |     University of Kansas

Top Employers Hiring Our Grads

Abbot Laboratories    |     Aramark Healthcare    |     Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center    |     Boston Children's Hospital    |     Boston Medical Center    |     Eleanor Slater Hospital    |     Fresenius Medical Care    |     Kind    |     Aramark    |     SODEXO    |     Brigham and Women's Hospital    |     Care New England    |     Evolution Nutrition    |     Healthcare Services Group    |     Kent Hospital    |     Massachusetts General Hospital    |     Lifespan    |     Lowell General Hospital    |     Rhode Island Department of Health    |     Yale-New Haven Hospital

What Do Employers Look for in a Candidate?

Across all majors, employers want to hire recent graduates who have the core skills that lead to a successful career. Ask your academic advisor which courses introduce or build upon these 8 Career Readiness competencies. After that, your Career Education Specialist (CES) can help you demonstrate these acquired skills and experiences in your resume.

Career Readiness for All Majors:

  • Critical thinking
  • Oral and written communication
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Digital technology
  • Professionalism
  • Career and self development
  • Equity and inclusion

Dietetics, B.S. Skills:

These skills are recommended and ranked by URI alumni with this major.

  1. Nutrition Education
  2. Research
  3. Food Services
  4. Public Speaking
  5. Management

Contact


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90 Lower College Rd
Kingston, RI 02881

401.874.2993 (ph) / 401.874.5085 (f)