Nutrition, 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 Nutrition, B.S. go on to work in these industries among others.

Community Education and Support

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Nutritionist $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Community Nutrition Educator $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Health Promotion Specialist $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Group Fitness Instructor $ 20,000 - $ 29,000
Diabetes Educator $ 50,000 - $ 59,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Nutrition Specialist $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Certified Lactation Counselor $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Pediatric Clinical Dietician $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Assistant Professor of Family Medicine $ 100,000 - $ 109,000
Director of Case Management $ 50,000 - $ 59,000

Hospital and Health Care

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
WIC Nutritionist $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Clinical Dietitian $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Radiologic Technologist $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Nutrition Assistant $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Renal Dietitian $ 50,000 - $ 59,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Bariatric Coordinator $ 80,000 - $ 89,000
Emergency Medicine Resident $ 90,000 - $ 99,000
Pediatric Physical Therapist $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Family Nurse Practitioner $ 100,000 - $ 109,000
Nephrologist $ 130,000 - $ 139,000

Healthcare Management

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Quality Assurance Specialist $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Food Product Specialist $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Clinical Service Liaison $ 30,000 - $ 39,000
Grants Specialist $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Program Coordinator $ 50,000 - $ 59,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Patient Services Manager $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Autism Research Coordinator $ 130,000 - $ 139,000
Nutrition Territory Business Manager $ 130,000 - $ 139,000
Regulatory Affairs Specialist $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Research and Development Manager $ 110,000 - $ 119,000

Where Can You Find URI Graduates?

Many alumni who majored in Nutrition, 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    |     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 Corporation    |     Care New England    |     Beth Israel Deaconness Hospital    |     Boston Medical Center    |     Boston Children's Hospital    |     Lifespan    |     Aramark    |     Brigham and Women's Hospital    |     Fresenius Medical Care    |     New York Presbyterian Hospital    |     Rhode Island Department of Health    |     SODEXO    |     South County Health    |     Yale-New Haven Hospital    |     Tufts Medical Center    |     Johnson and Wales University    |     Ocean Spray Cranberries    |     Pepperidge Farm    |     Thundermist Health Center

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

Nutrition, B.S. Skills:

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

  1. Nutrition Education
  2. Research
  3. Teaching
  4. Public Speaking
  5. Nutrition Counseling

Contact


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Kingston, RI 02881

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