What Can I Do With a Major In Dietetics?
UGA Specific Information for Dietetics
Optimum food and nutrient intake plays a critical role in disease prevention and health maintenance. There is an increasing demand for professionals in the field of nutrition and dietetics who can provide quality food and nutrition care services to individuals and groups. The mission of the Didactic Program in Dietetics is to prepare graduates for successful careers in dietetics and encourage graduates to assume leadership roles in their profession and in society via completion of a baccalaureate degree. The dietetics major is a Didactic Program in Dietetics approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Upon completion of the Didactic Program in Dietetics, graduates must complete an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program, such as a dietetic internship, to become eligible to take the registration examination for dietitians to become a registered dietitian nutritionist. Effective January 1, 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration will require a minimum of a master’s degree to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist. In Georgia, graduates must obtain licensure by the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians in order to practice.
The field of dietetics offers many opportunities related to foods and nutrition in healthcare, management, sports nutrition, schools, business, and industry settings. The majority of clinical dietetics positions are available in hospitals, clinics, health maintenance organizations, long-term care facilities, and private practice. Other opportunities include, but are not limited to, management of food or nutrition care services in health care facilities, schools or restaurants; public health nutrition; research and/or education in universities, medical centers, and government agencies. Job opportunities in dietetics are projected to increase.
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Class of 2024 Career Outcomes for Dietetics*
** Includes Self-Employed
Campus Resources
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Connect with Your Career Consultant
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Stop by Career Center Drop-In Hours
- UGA Foods and Nutrition Department - Dietetics
- Pre-Health Students! The UGA Career Center offers support specifically for you through Pre-Health Appointments, which can be scheduled through Handshake. The Career Center can help you: explore roles in healthcare prepare application materials prepare for interviews navigate growth years.You can self-enroll in our Career Development Resources eLC for Pre-Health Students for helpful information that you can access from anywhere at any point. If you have questions specifically about GPA, application walkthroughs, and prerequisite course requirements for professional programs, schedule an appointment with the Pre-Professional Advising Office.
CAMPUS STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
- Student Association of Family and Consumer Sciences • Student Dietetic Association
- To find additional clubs and organizations, go to the Involvement Network
Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations
Additional Career Research Resources
O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.
My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.
Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.
Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.
Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.
UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.
Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance.
Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.
Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.
Employment Websites
General
- Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)
- LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!)
- Idealist (non-profit jobs)
- USAJobs (federal jobs)
Major/Career Specific
Professional Associations/Resources
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics • American Society for Nutrition • Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior • ASPEN • Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association • American College of Nutrition • International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
COMPANY & SALARY RESEARCH - Career Bliss • GlassDoor • Salary.com
LINKEDIN - Join LinkedIn groups that are relevant to your career interests. To search, select "groups" & type in your keywords. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined & consider joining those as well. To login, visit the LinkedIn main page.
Employers/Position Titles Reported by Class of 2024 Dietetics Majors
The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Employer | Position Title(s) |
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| Chick-fil-A | Culinary Consultant | Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta | Nutrition Technician I | Memorial Health | Medical Assistant and Patient Educator | Public Health Foundation Enterprise for Women, Infants, and Children | Nutritionist | Self-employed | Freelancer | University of Georgia | Retail Dining Assistant Manager |
Graduate/Professional Schools Attended by Class of 2024 Dietetics Majors
The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
| Graduate School | Program(s) |
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| Appalachian State University | Nutrition, Master’s | Augusta University | Physician Assistant, Master’s | Emory University | Dietetic Internship | Manchester University | Nutrition, Master’s | Morehouse School of Medicine | Medicine, MD | Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship | Nutritional Sciences, Master’s | University of Georgia | Nutritional Sciences, MS | University of Georgia | Community Nutrition, Master’s | University of Georgia | Culinary Science Nutrition, Bachelor’s | Vanderbilt University | Nurse-Midwifery/Family Nurse Practitioner, Master’s | Vanderbilt University | Human Development Studies, Master’s | Virginia Tech | Nutrition and Dietetics, Bachelor’s |