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 |
|---|---|
| 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
- 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
- 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