West Chester University of Pennsylvania Dietetics

  • A program that prepares individuals to integrate and apply the principles of the food and nutrition sciences, human behavior, and the biomedical sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs in a variety of settings. Includes instruction in human nutrition; nutrient metabolism; the role of foods and nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention; planning and directing food service activities; diet and nutrition analysis and planning; supervision of food storage and preparation; client education; and professional standards and regulations. Find colleges offering dietetics degree.
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    • Job Description
      Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research. Read more about dietitians and nutritionists in our career profile section.
      Salary and Wages

      Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 210
      • Average Annual Salary: $63,000
      • Average Hourly Rate: $30.29

      Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 810
      • Average Annual Salary: $47,180
      • Average Hourly Rate: $22.68

      Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 330
      • Average Annual Salary: $52,550
      • Average Hourly Rate: $25.27
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 60,300
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 65,800
      • Percent Job Growth: 5.60%
    • Job Description
      Assist dietitians in the provision of food service and nutritional programs. Under the supervision of dietitians, may plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals. Read more about dietetic technicians in our career profile section.
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    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Dietetics
     Total
    Overall
    All Students77
     
    By Gender
    Male10
    Female67
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien-
    American Indian-
    Black10
    Asian1
    Hispanic1
    White64
    Unknown1
     
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    Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
    • 219 Meadville Street
      Edinboro, PA 16444
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1
    • Highest Degree Offered: Master's
    • Campus Location: Town Fringe
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
    • Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
    • Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
     
     
     
    University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
    • 4200 Fifth Avenue
      Pittsburgh, PA 15260
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 12
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
    • Campus Location: Large City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
    • Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
    • Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
     
     
     
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    Gannon University
    • 109 W Sixth St
      Erie, PA 16541
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
    • Campus Location: Midsized City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
    • Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
    • Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
     
     
     
    Immaculata University
    • 1145 King Rd
      Immaculata, PA 19345
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 5
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
    • Campus Location: Large Suburb
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
    • Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities
    • Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
     
     
     
    Marywood University
    • 2300 Adams Ave
      Scranton, PA 18509
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 18
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
    • Campus Location: Small City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
    • Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
    • Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
     
     
     
    Seton Hill University
    • Seton Hill Dr
      Greensburg, PA 15601
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 6
    • Highest Degree Offered: Master's
    • Campus Location: Large Suburb
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
    • Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
    • Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
     
     
     
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