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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Entry-Level Wage:
$28.49
Median Wage:
$36.85
Experienced Wage:
$40.65
Employment Per 1,000 Jobs:
327

Education Pathways

Degree programs include Allied Health, Health Studies, Health Science, and Nutrition. *In order to sit for the RDN exam, you must have a Master’s degree.

Career Description

A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) promotes health through the science of food and nutrition by developing nutrition plans and providing counseling. 

Work Settings

Hospitals, Schools, Public Health, Private Practice, Clinics, Research Institutions

Associate’s Degree

Four-Year Bachelor’s Programs

Graduate Programs/Post Baccalaureate

Requirements

Education

Entry-level Occupational Preparation
Master's Degree

Experience

None

Job Training

Internship/Residency

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