Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) - Nutrition and Wellness Studies
Nutrition and Wellness Studies
A general program that focuses on the role of foods and nutrition in human health and wellness. Includes instruction in nutritional care and education, the planning and provision of food services, the development of consumable food products, life-span nutrition and wellness, the principles of nutritional assessment, and food safety and food composition. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Virginia schools that offer a nutrition and wellness studies degree. Students at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Bachelor
- Master
- Doctor
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Nutrition and Wellness Studies Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the nutrition and wellness studies program at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall
| Total | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
All Students | 213 | 199 | 7 | 7 |
By Gender
| Total | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | 48 | 47 | - | 1 |
Female | 165 | 152 | 7 | 6 |
By Race
| Total | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - | - | - |
Black | 3 | 3 | - | - |
Asian | 20 | 20 | - | - |
Hispanic | 3 | 3 | - | - |
White | 167 | 159 | 5 | 3 |
Unknown | 20 | 14 | 2 | 4 |
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.
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 and wellness studies degree or program in Virginia
4-Year Colleges and Universities
| Bridgewater College | |
Bridgewater, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 12 |
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| James Madison University | |
Harrisonburg, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 37 |
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| Radford University | |
Radford, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 18 |
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