Dietitian and Nutritionist
Careers
Job Outlook in Vermont
High Demand
What you might do
Dietitians and Nutritionists help people plan healthy diets. They may work with individual patients, groups, or food service programs (such as in a hospital). They may also do research or create educational materials.
Where you might work
Hospital, nursing home, public health clinic, non-profit agency.
Related Links
My Next Move: Dietitians and Nutritionists
O*Net Online: Dietitians and Nutritionists
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Dietitians and Nutritionists
Vermont Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (VAND)
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Education Required
Most Dietitians and Nutritionists hold a master’s degree (2 years after a 4-year bachelor’s degree). Educational requirements may be less strict for Nutritionists than for Dietitians.
Where to Study
University of Vermont
Southern Maine Community College
University of New England
Boston University
Framingham State University
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Merrimack College
- Nutritional Sciences (BS)
- Nutrition and Human Performance (BS/MS)
- Nutrition and Human Performance (MS)
North Shore Community College
Simmons University
Tufts University
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Nashua Community College
University of New Hampshire
Husson University (ME)
Northeast College of Health Sciences (NY)
Russell Sage College (NY)
Simmons University (MA)
University of New England (ME)
For more information, contact your regional AHEC:
Northern Vermont AHEC
www.nvtahec.org
802-748-2506
Southern Vermont AHEC
www.svtahec.org
802-885-2126
