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Dietitians and Nutritionists

Helps people eat well to stay healthy or manage illness.

Typical education to startBachelor's degree
Job outlook2025–2035: +8%
Median pay$76,400 a year (2025)
Interest codeSI Social, Investigative

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Dietitians plan meals and nutrition for patients, athletes, schools and communities, and help people manage conditions like diabetes. They work in hospitals, clinics, schools, food companies and private practice.

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Dietitians and Nutritionists on O*NET OnLine · O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0); BLS Employment Projections 2025.