Also called: Professor of Nutrition
University professor who teaches nutrition and researches how food affects health.
Teaches a lecture to future dietitians, runs a study testing a new school lunch program, and mentors grad students analyzing blood samples.
Estimate based on BLS health specialties teachers.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 10 years after high school. PhD in nutrition science (some also RDs).
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Nutrition Science, Biochemistry.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI helps grade, prep lectures and analyze data; running studies and mentoring students stay human, though teaching may shift online.
Classes: AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-1071.
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