Launch a nutrition-focused career in clinical, community and commercial settings.
The B.S. in Nutritional Sciences enables you to make a difference in the lives of individuals and communities as you optimize food science for ultimate wellbeing. Our program equips you with the knowledge and skills to excel in dietetics, food product development, sports nutrition, and more. Whether you aim to enter the workforce or pursue further studies in healthcare, our comprehensive curriculum and expert faculty will help you turn your passion for health into a rewarding career. With two degree emphases to choose from, you can customize your academic plan to meet your goals.
Students in the Nutritional Sciences major can choose one of two emphases:
Dietetics Emphasis: Advance toward your goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) through this ACEND-accredited program.
Nutrition Emphasis: Build a course plan that fits your long-term goals – from professional health sciences to food science.
The College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences offers $1 million in scholarships to our students! Combine these options with university scholarships and support from privately funded scholarships and you're well on your way to achieving your educational goals at a price you can afford.
Students in the School of Nutritional Sciences & Wellness have exclusive access to over $80,000 in program-specific scholarships, awarded from 14 different scholarships -- in addition to $230,000 in scholarships that are available to all or most CALES students.
A degree in Nutritional Sciences prepares you for careers in healthcare and dietetics, fitness training and wellness. It also serve as a springboard for graduate programs in health and food science. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for nutrition and dietitians was $69,680 per year with a faster than average job growth overall (2023).
Although your career possibilities are limitless, here are some example career paths our students follow:
- Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN): Apply evidence-based information about nutrition and diet to improve personal health and wellness.
- Health Coach: Assess clients’ health and wellness to create customized workout and diet plans based on their personal goals.
- Public policy: Develop policies on nutrition that promote health and wellness at the federal, state and local levels.
- Physical and Occupational Therapy: Help patients improve their mobility and perform the activities of daily life following injury or illness, or as part of a mental health treatment plan.
Dietetics Emphasis:
| Foundations of Medical Nutrition Therapy |
| Nutrition Education & Counseling |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy |
Nutrition Emphasis:
| Nutrition and Metabolism |
| Nutritional Biology |
| Applied Nutrition and Disease |
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