by our College Data Analytics TeamThose considering dietetics/dietitian, consider exploring other closely related fields of study. Below you will find majors with similar career paths, related concentrations and specializations, and the most popular similar majors, ranked by annual graduates.
The majors below prepare graduates for occupations that overlap with those of dietetics/dietitian, based on the NCES CIP-to-SOC career crosswalk. Sorted by the number of shared occupations.
| Similar Major | Shared Careers | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 2 | 2,264 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 2 | 5,456 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other | 1 | 135 |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | 1 | 373 |
| Human Nutrition | 1 | 1,095 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist | 919 |
| Dietitian Assistant | 615 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other | 465 |
| Dietetic Technician | 159 |
A specialization within Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, dietetics/dietitian shares its foundations with the other majors in that field.
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