Nutrition
About the Major
The Nutrition major prepares you for a career in assessing people’s nutritional needs, developing and implementing nutritional programs, and evaluating their progress.
The curriculum offers excellent preparation in the basic sciences as well as liberal education, a background in food science, and a focus on human needs related to nutrition.
Career Outcomes
Where do students work after graduation?
Where do students work after graduation?
| Job Title | Organization | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | Altru Health System | Grand Forks, ND |
| Clinical Pharmacist Intern | UnitedHealthcare | Minneapolis, MN |
| Dairy and Creamery Worker | Kauai Kunana Dairy | Kilauea, HI |
| Educator | Baltimore County Public Schools | Baltimore, MD |
| Events Specialist | University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN |
| Health Services Administrative Assistant | Genesee Lake School | Oconomowoc, WI |
| Lead Generator | American International Transportation | Ada, MI |
| Midwest Food Hub Coordinator | Second Harvest Heartland | Minneapolis, MN |
| Nursing Station Technician | University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN |
| Nutrition Service Associate | Fairview Health Services | Minneapolis, MN |
| Nutritionist | WIC Program | Minneapolis, MN |
| Registered Behavioral Technician | Austim Transitional Center | Nashville, TN |
| Technical Services Intern - Process Engineering | Upsher-Smith Laboratories | Maple Grove, MN |
| Wellness Trainer | StretchLab | Chanhassen, MN |
| WIC Nutritionist | Isanti County WIC | Cambridge, MN |
| WIC Public Health Nutritionist | WIC Program | Brooklyn Center, MN |
Where do students continue education after graduation?
Where do students continue education after graduation?
| Program | School |
|---|---|
| Clinical Nutrition | University of Wisconsin Madison |
| Dietetics | University of Minnesota Twin Cities |
| Dietetics | University of Minnesota Twin Cities |
| Dietetics | University of Minnesota Twin Cities |
| Dietetics | University of Minnesota Twin Cities |
| Dietetics | University of Minnesota Twin Cities |
| Dietetics | Viterbo University |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Education | University of Minnesota Twin Cities |
| Human Nutrition | University of Western States |
| Medicine | Cooper Medical School of Rowan University |
| Nursing | University of Sioux Falls |
| Nursing | University of St Thomas |
| Nursing Science | University of Minnesota Twin Cities |
| Nursing Science | University of Minnesota Twin Cities |
| Nursing Science | University of Minnesota Twin Cities |
| Nursing Science | University of St Thomas |
| Physician Assistant | University of North Dakota |
| Sports and Exercise | Florida State University |
Where students interned and gained experience during school
Where are alumni 5 years after graduation?
Where are alumni 5 years after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | Fairview Health Services |
| Clinical Dietitian | Hennepin Healthcare |
| Clinical Dietitian | Mayo Clinic |
| Clinical Dietitian | North Memorial Health |
| Clinical Dietitian | Pediatric Home Service |
| Clinical Dietitian | TouchPoint Support Services |
| Clinical Dietitian | Woodlake At New Hope |
| Company Owner | Blush Beauty Lounge |
| Consultant | Boston Strategic Partners |
| Consultant | Sogeti |
| Dietitian | Cleveland Browns |
| Dietitian | Form Health |
| Dietitian | Park Nicollet Health Services |
| Food Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor | OSI Group |
| Insurance Agent | Superior Insurance Agency |
| IT Professional I - User Support | University of Minnesota |
| Nutrition Educator | Ramsey County |
| Nutrition Executive | Zott Vietnam Company Limited |
| Nutrition Services Specialist | Independent School District 196 |
| Outpatient and Program Dietitian | The Emily Program |
| Pediatric Clinical Dietitian | Ochsner Children's Health Center - New Orleans |
| Program Administrator | Oregon Health and Science University |
| Registered Dietitian | HealthPartners |
| Registered Dietitian | Hennepin Healthcare |
| Registered Dietitian | Mochi Health |
| Registered Dietitian | SunCloud Health |
| Registered Nurse | HCA Healthcare |
| Sports Dietitian | Well Fed Athlete |
| Student Services Coach | Normandale Community College |
| Travel Dietitian | Enterprise Medical Staffing |
| Wellness and Culinary Dietitian | St. Benedict and St. John's University |
| Wellness Manager | Bon Appétit Management Company |
| WIC Public Health Nutritionist | Hennepin County |
| WIC Public Health Nutritionist | Hennepin County |
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Advanced Registered Dietician | Cleveland Clinic |
| Associate Manager - Culinary | General Mills |
| Associate Vice President | Aon |
| Child Support Officer | Benton County |
| Clinical Dietitian | Fairview Health Services |
| Clinical Dietitian | University of Washington - Medical Center |
| Clinical Operations Pharmacist | Surescripts |
| Clinical Sales Manager | Intuitive |
| Director of Dietary Services | Annadale Health & Community Services |
| Director of Engineering | Depop |
| Elementary School Teacher | Saint Paul Public Schools |
| Group Facilitator | Forum |
| Head Sports Dietitian | University of St. Thomas |
| Labeling & Regulatory Compliance Specialist | General Mills |
| Life Enrichment Coordinator | Presbyterian Homes & Services |
| Nutrition and Culinary Manager | The Emily Program |
| Performance Dietitian | 58th Special Operations Wing |
| Physician Assistant | Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation |
| Principal Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor | NMDP |
| Public Health Program Supervisor | Washington County |
| Registered Dietitian | Little Sisters of the Poor |
| Registered Dietitian | Saratoga Medical Healthcare Staffing |
| RN Manager | Friendship Village of Bloomington |
| Senior Production Supervisor | Boston Scientific |
| Senior Strategist | Advocate Health |
| Senior System Engineer | Century Casino & Hotel |
Full outcomes report including salary, locations, satisfaction, and more
Common Entry-Level Job Titles
- Community Health Worker
- Dietetic Technician
- Fitness Consultant
- Health Coach
- Manager/Administrator
- Nutrition Educator
Top Employers
- Allina Health
- Children's Minnesota
- Fairview Health Services/M Health Fairview
- Hennepin County
- Medtronic
- Ramsey County
- Second Harvest Heartland
- Sodexo
- UnitedHealth Group
- University of Minnesota
- WIC Program
Jobs with Experience or an Advanced Degree
- Director, School Food Service
- Nutrition Program Manager
- Registered Dietitian
- Research Scientist
- Sports Nutritionist
Common Professional Program Pathways
- Dental
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Physician Assistant
- Public Health
Types of Employers
- Fitness centers
- Food companies
- Governmental agencies
- Hospitals and clinics
- Nursing homes
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Research facilities
- Schools
- Universities and colleges
Top Career Resources
- Nutrition Job Postings in Handshake
- American Society for Nutrition Career Paths
- Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Minnesota Council of Non-profits Career Center
- American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
- MN Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
- Job Postings in MN Counties (Search for "WIC" or "Nutrition")
- Institute of Food Technologists
- MN Hospitals
- Nutrition Jobs
- Pre-Health Student Resource Center
- Pre-Health Events Calendar
- Association of State Public Health Nutritionists
Meet Your Career Consultant
Maddie (she/her) can assist you with
- Major and career exploration
- Internship planning
- Job searching
- Interview prep and practice
- Grad school planning and more...
Additional Resources
In addition to these resources we recommend the following strategies to locate more information about careers related to your major:
- O*NET and Careerwise. These tools provide comprehensive information about a wide range of careers including typical duties, salaries, employment outlook, skills and interests.
- Locate professional associations related to your major or career interests by conducting a Google Search on “(Name of major/career area/industry) professional associations.” Try these keywords: nutrition, dietician, educator, policy, food, management, sports
- Get involved in one of the many industry-related student groups on campus. These groups provide links to experiences, guest speakers, and discussion with like-minded students.
- Study Abroad Information for Nutrition