University of Iowa (UI) - Nutrition Sciences
Nutrition Sciences
A scientific program that focuses on the utilization of food for human growth and metabolism, in both normal and dysfunctional states, from the interdisciplinary perspective of the agricultural, human, biological, and biomedical sciences. Includes instruction in food science, biochemistry, physiology, dietetics, food and nutrition studies, biotechnology, biophysics, and the clinical sciences. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Iowa schools that offer a nutrition sciences degree. Students at University of Iowa who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Certificate
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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).
Natural Sciences Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of natural sciences managers in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 49,300
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 53,100
- Percent Job Growth: 7.70%
- Percent of Dietetic Technicians That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 2%
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of biological science teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.
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.
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 nutrition sciences degree or program in Iowa
4-Year Colleges and Universities
| Iowa State University | |
Ames, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 13 |
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| Kaplan University | |
Davenport, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 213 |
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