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 | Employer |
|---|---|
| Advanced Nutrition Aide | Fairview Health Services |
| Assistant Studio Manager | Orange Theory Fitness |
| Associate Coach | Sanford |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | Afton Adult Foster Care |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | Chandler Place |
| Dental Assistant | Center For Smile Enhancement |
| Dietary Aide | Monarch Healthcare Management |
| Dietetic Intern | UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital |
| Dietetic Intern | M Health Fairview |
| Dietetic Intern | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Dietetic Intern | Mayo Clinic |
| Dietetic internship | VA Minneapolis |
| Dietetic Technician | The Emily Program |
| Direct Care Professional | ACR Homes |
| Food Shelf Coordinator | CAPI USA |
| Immunization Education & Outreach Coordinator | Americorps VISTA |
| Intern | Garden to Table Nutrition |
| Medical Assistant | Advanced Dermatology Care |
| Medical Scribe | Twin Cities Orthopedics |
| Nutrition Aide | Allina Health |
| Nutrition Services Manager | Roseville Area Schools Nutrition Services |
| Outbound Selector | Cisco |
| Pharmacy Technician | M Health Fairview |
| WIC Nutrition Educator | Ramsey County WIC |
Where do students continue education after graduation?
Where do students continue education after graduation?
| Program | School |
|---|---|
| Dietetic Internship | Mount Mary University |
| Dietetic Internship | University of Minnesota |
| Dietetic Internship | University of Minnesota |
| Dietetic Internship | University of Minnesota |
| Nursing | Augustana University |
| Nursing | St. Catherine University |
| Nutrition | University of Minnesota |
| Nutrition | University of Minnesota |
| Nutrition | University of Minnesota |
| Nutrition | University of Minnesota |
| Nutrition | University of Minnesota |
| Nutrition | University of Minnesota |
| Nutrition | University of Minnesota |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | Tufts University |
| Physiology | Florida State |
| Public Health | Walden |
| Public Health Nutrition | University of Minnesota |
| Public Health Nutrition | University of Minnesota |
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 |
|---|---|
| Baker and Customer Service | Niles Ice Cream |
| BMT Social Worker II | Be The Match |
| Civil Society Capacity Builder | Peace Corps |
| Clinical Auditor | The Burchfield Group |
| Clinical Registered Dietician | Kingman Regional Medical Center |
| Clinical Sales Associate | Intuitive |
| Consumer Safety Officer | FDA |
| Content Success Strategist | Pinch of Yum |
| Dietetic Technician | Park Nicollet Health Services |
| Director of Sports Nutrition | The University of Tulsa |
| Health Advisor | HealthFitness |
| Health Inspector | City of Minneapolis |
| Healthy Communities Coordinator | University of Wisconsin-Madison |
| HelpLine Representative | StayWell |
| Inpatient Clinical Nutrition Specialist | Swedish |
| Nutrition Coordinator and Minor League Dietitian | New York Yankees |
| Patient and Community Educator Specialist | People's Center Health Servcies |
| Pharmacist | Cub |
| Production Supervisor | Michael Foods Northern Star |
| Public Health Nutritionist | Hennepin County |
| Quality Improvement Assistant | Neighborhood HealthSource |
| Registered Dietician | Effective Nutrition MN |
| Rehibilitation Aide | Presbyterian Home & Services |
| RN Manager | Friendship Village of Bloomington |
| Senior Food Technologist | Oberto Snacks Inc. |
| Sports Dietitian, Performance Nutrition Coordinator | Twin Cities Orthopedics |
| Strategy and Innovation Leader | General Mills |
| Supervisor, Patient Services | Alberta Health Services |
| Technical Project Manager | Fresca Foods Inc |
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Didactic Program in Dietetics Director | California State University-Sacramento |
| Attending Physician | Desert Regional Medical Center |
| Business Office Lead | Fairview Pharmacy Services |
| Clinical Detitian | Sodexo |
| Developmental Specialist | General Mills |
| Dietetic Internship Director | Minneapolis VA Medical Center |
| Director of Nutrition | Livea Centers |
| Hospital Pharmacist | CentraCare Health |
| Independent Business Owner | ChefRDN |
| Ingrediant Labeling Specialist | General Mills |
| Ingrediant Specification Specialist | General Mills |
| Medical Affairs Manager | Evoy Medical Corporation |
| Nutrition Program Consultant | Minnesota Department of Education |
| Nutrition Specialist | Minnesota Department of Education |
| Nutritionist | Catherine Marble Nutrition |
| Pediatric Dietitian | University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital |
| Physician Assistant | National Dizzy and Balance Center |
| Physician Assistant | Oregon Health & Science University |
| Regional Coordinator- EFNEP | University of Minnesota |
| Registered Dietitan | Fresenius Medical Care North America |
| Registered Dietitan | FutureCare Health |
| Registered Dietitan | REDI Clinic |
| Registered Nurse | Royal Prince Alfred Hospital |
| Renal Dietitian II | DaVita Kidney Care |
| Senior Business Analyst | United Health Group |
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
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- Allina Health
- Children's Minnesota
- M Health Fairview
- Optum Health
- Park Nicollet
- Presbyterian Homes & Services
- RedBrick Health
- The Emily Program
- University of Minnesota
- WIC - USDA Special Supplemental Nutrition 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
- 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