Potential Careers with an NHS Degree

What types of careers can you pursue with a degree from the Nutrition and Health Sciences program? Below are just a few examples:

Dietetics & Nutrition

  • Clinical Dietitian
  • Community/Public Health Nutritionist
  • Cooperative Extension Educator
  • Corporate Wellness Director
  • Home Health Care Dietitian
  • Hospital Food Service Director
  • Nutrition/Fitness Counselor
  • Physician/Clinic Nutritionist
  • School/College Nutritionist
  • WIC (Women, Infant, Children) Nutritionist

Hospitality Management

  • Arena Manager/Director
  • Catering Manager/Director
  • Club Manager/Director
  • Cruise Ship Manager
  • Entrepreneur
  • Event Manager/Director
  • Food and Beverage Manager/Director
  • Hotel/Resort/Lodging Manager
  • Human Resources Manager/Director
  • Purchasing Agent
  • Tourism Manager/Director
  • Wedding Planner

Nutrition & Exercise

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Clinical Exercise Physiologist
  • Clinical Research Assistant
  • Community Health Promotion Programs
  • Corporate Fitness and Wellness Manager
  • Exercise Physiologist
  • Health/Fitness/Wellness Specialist
  • Health/Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer
  • Medical Exercise Specialist
  • Nutrition and Exercise Consultant
  • Performance and Sports Scientist
  • Physical Therapist
  • Physician Assistant
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Sports Nutritionist
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach

Nutrition Science

  • Chiropractor
  • Dentist
  • Medical Physician
  • Nurse
  • Pharmacist
  • Optometrist
  • Research Scientist
  • Research Technologist