Dietetics/Dietitian

CIP 51.3101 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

6 total including inactive

States

Across 2 states

Graduates (2023)

Total completions

Dietetics/Dietitian is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 2 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Ohio and Illinois.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$37,040

Dietetic Technicians

Job Growth

+2.5%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,829

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Dietetic Technicians. In-state tuition ranges from $2,250 to $9,420, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 (8.3%)

Female: 11 (91.7%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 2 (16.7%)

Certificate: 10 (83.3%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Social

Investigative

Realistic

helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Helping others
Teaching
Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Building things
Working with hands

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

💡 Interests

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Building things

● Working with hands

⭐ Work Values

♦ Speaking

♦ Active Listening

♦ Social Perceptiveness

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

♦ Independence

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment?

Do you value speaking?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who prefer working independently

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.