San Diego State University (SDSU) - Dietetics
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. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other California schools that offer a dietetics degree. Students at San Diego State University who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Bachelor
- Master
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Dietetics Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the dietetics program at the San Diego State University for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall
| Total | Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
All Students | 100 | 89 | 11 |
By Gender
| Total | Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
Male | 11 | 11 | - |
Female | 89 | 78 | 11 |
By Race
| Total | Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - | - |
Black | 1 | 1 | - |
Asian | 11 | 11 | - |
Hispanic | 17 | 16 | 1 |
White | 59 | 51 | 8 |
Unknown | 10 | 8 | 2 |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Dietitians and Nutritionists
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 working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of dietitians and nutritionists in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 410
- Average Annual Salary: $60,950
- Average Hourly Rate: $29.30
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.3
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 76%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 64,400
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 77,100
- Percent Job Growth: 19.70%
- Percent of Dietetic Technicians That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 15%
Dietetic Technicians
Job Description
Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of dietetic technicians in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 24,200
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 28,100
- Percent Job Growth: 16.00%
List of schools that offer a dietetics degree or program in California
4-Year Colleges and Universities
| California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo | |
San Luis Obispo, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 86 |
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| California State Polytechnic University - Pomona | |
Pomona, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 55 |
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| California State University - Chico | |
Chico, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 72 |
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| California State University - Long Beach | |
Long Beach, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 102 |
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| California State University - Los Angeles | |
Los Angeles, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 91 |
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| California State University - San Bernardino | |
San Bernardino, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 36 |
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| Loma Linda University | |
Loma Linda, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 28 |
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| Point Loma Nazarene University | |
San Diego, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 4 |
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| San Francisco State University | |
San Francisco, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 44 |
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| San Jose State University | |
San Jose, CA
| Students That Completed This Program: 76 |
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