What Can I Do With A Degree in Nutrition and Food Science?

Nutrition and Food Science is a vast and multifaceted field, encompassing the entire food system – which, essentially, starts on the farm and ends on the plate – as well as the myriad human health issues related to food and nutrition and their prevention and treatment at both the population and individual levels.

Nutritionist
Community Nutrition Educator
Nutrition Journalist
Sales Representative
Consumer Advocate
Weight Loss Specialist
Eating Disorders Technician
Program Manager
Information Specialist
Research Analyst
Policy Analyst
Food Service Director
Food Buyer
Food Distributor
Policy Advocate
Restaurateur
Food Business Owner
Dietitian
Product Scientist
Quality Assurance Specialist
Food Research and Development Specialist
Packaging Specialist
Plant Manager
Product Manager
Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Food corporations
International non-governmental food organizations
Health departments
Government agencies
Voluntary health organizations
Hospitals
Non-profit organizations
Health clinics
Long-term care facilities
Grocery businesses
Restaurant chains
Hotels
Media organizations

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has identified managers of food preparation as an occupation in demand for all New Jersey counties and regions.
Job growth for nutritionists and dietitians (21% job growth) is projected to far outpace other professions through 2022. (National Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Job growth for nutrition educators and community health workers (21%) is projected to far outpace other professions through 2022. (National Bureau of Labor Statistics
Job growth for food technologists and food scientists (9%) will remain steady, growing as fast as average for all other occupations through 2022. (National Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Data from National Bureau of Labor Statistics

Dietetics: $33,980 – $78,720
Applied Nutrition: $29,650 – $90,260
Food Science: $35,150 – $107,810
Food Systems: $30,540 – $82,370