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:

Athletic Training


Athletic Training
Dietetics & Nutrition

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

Hospitality Management
Nutrition & Exercise

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

Nutrition Science