Degree in Nutrition

Question
Hello Tanya,

I am a licensed acupuncturist considering getting a degree in nutrition. I am very interested in nutrients, amino acids, enzymes, phytonutrients, etc. & how I could apply this knowledge to assist future clients. I want a degree to allow my future clients to feel more comfortable with the advice I am giving them.

My questions are:
1. What collegiate level degree in nutrition,(master's, doctorate?),should a nutritionist earn in order to have their own solo office practice & to also charge clients a fee for their services?
2.How much of this nutrition education towards this degree could I acquire online or through distance learning and still arrive with an accredited college degree?
3.What seems to be the average annual incomes for self employed nutritionists at the various collegiate degree levels?

Thank you very much.

Mike Eidson, LAc.

Answer
Hi Mike,

The titles Licensed Nutritionist, Certified Nutrition Specialist, and Certified Clinical Nutritionist require college degrees and depending on degree, industry, experience, and employer, provide different salaries - from $20K to $60K, roughly.

A few onlinenutrition degree possibilities:

American Health Science University; Certified Nutritionist, Master's Degree in Nutrition Science

Eastern Michigan University; Human Nutrition

University of Bridgeport; Human Nutrition

Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science; Nutrition

Europe:
Bircham International University; Scientific Nutrition


Please note, however, that unlike in case of the dietitian title, you can be a self-educated "nutritionist" even without a degree.

Hope it helps,

= TZ  

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