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WIC Nutritionist

Norwich, CT · On-site

$25/hr

Applicants with a Master's degree in nutrition who do not have a Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition must have successfully completed the equivalent subject matter at the graduate level to ...

Community Progress Council, Inc

WIC Nutritionist

York, PA · On-site

$20.88 - $24.01/hr

Do you have a strong foundation in nutrition and dietetics and a desire to empower others? If so ... Alternatively, one year of graduate-level coursework in a related field may be considered in place ...

City of Joplin, MO

Nutritionist I

Joplin, MO · On-site

$21.65/hr

... graduate or undergraduate semester hours in Foods and Nutrition from a 4-year program including at least one course in Diet Therapy or Medical Nutrition Therapy I & II and one course in Community ...

Town of East Hartford

WIC Nutritionist

East Hartford, CT · On-site

$40K - $49K/yr

Responsible for providing direct nutrition services to WIC participants, including conducting ... the graduate level to fulfill any subject-matter requirements not completed during undergraduate ...

Community Progress Council Inc

WIC Nutritionist

York, PA

$20.88 - $24.01/hr

Description Do you have a strong foundation in nutrition and dietetics and a desire to empower ... Alternatively, one year of graduate-level coursework in a related field may be considered in place ...

Town of East Hartford

WIC Nutritionist

East Hartford, CT · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Applicants who hold a master's degree in nutrition but do not possess a bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition must have successfully completed equivalent coursework at the graduate level to ...

GovernmentJobs.com

WIC Nutritionist

Hartford, CT · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Applicants who hold a master's degree in nutrition but do not possess a bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition must have successfully completed equivalent coursework at the graduate level to ...

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How much do graduate nutritionist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for graduate nutritionist in the United States is $54,137.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $61,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a graduate nutritionist?

To thrive as a Graduate Nutritionist, you typically need a relevant degree in nutrition or dietetics, a solid grasp of human nutrition principles, and strong analytical skills. Familiarity with food analysis software, dietary assessment tools, and sometimes registration with a professional body (such as the Association for Nutrition in the UK) can be beneficial. Excellent communication, teamwork, and empathy are important soft skills, as you will often interact with clients and collaborate with healthcare professionals. These abilities enable Graduate Nutritionists to deliver accurate advice, support clients effectively, and contribute meaningfully within multi-disciplinary teams.

What types of teams or professionals do graduate nutritionists typically collaborate with in the workplace?

Graduate Nutritionists often work closely with dietitians, healthcare providers, community health workers, and sometimes research scientists or food industry professionals, depending on the setting. In clinical environments, you may be part of a larger multidisciplinary team, contributing nutrition expertise to support patient care plans. In public health or community roles, collaboration may involve organizing educational initiatives with schools, local authorities, or wellness coordinators. This teamwork fosters a holistic approach to health promotion and ensures clients or communities receive comprehensive and effective nutrition support.

What is a graduate nutritionist?

A Graduate Nutritionist is an entry-level role for individuals with a degree in nutrition or a related field. They assist in assessing dietary needs, creating meal plans, and providing nutrition advice based on scientific evidence. Their work may involve supporting dietitians, conducting research, or working in public health, healthcare, or the food industry. Responsibilities vary by employer but often focus on promoting healthy eating habits and improving overall wellbeing.

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Nutritionist, SARGENT, Administration

Boston University

Boston, MA • On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Boston University rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

207th of 616 rated colleges and universities

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Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is a leading school advancing a healthier, more equitable world. Home to more than 1,300 undergraduate and 600 graduate students, Sargent integrates experiential education, convergent research, and clinical practice to prepare a future-ready health workforce. The College features more than 25 research facilities, clinics, and labs and generates approximately $17 million in annual research expenditures. With top-ranked professional programs-including the nation's #1 occupational therapy degree-Sargent drives innovation, expands clinical and community impact, and improves health and function across the lifespan.
Sargent College's Sargent Choice Nutrition Center (SCNC) provides high quality, evidence-based nutrition services to Boston University faculty, staff, and students, and to the greater Boston community, and offers clinical training opportunities for Boston University undergraduate and graduate nutrition students. The SCNC Team includes registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) with advanced degrees and specialized training in eating disorders, weight-related concerns, digestive disorders, food allergies and intolerances, and sports nutrition.
The SCNC is seeking a full-time Nutritionist to join a team of RDNs. This position will contribute to a broad range of responsibilities, including some, but not all, of the following:
  • Teach a non-credit course, Foundations of Nutrition and Cooking, at BU's Fitness & Recreation Center.
  • Partner with BU Student Health Services to support students through group education, interactive nutrition workshops, and individual counseling.
  • Design and deliver customized group nutrition seminars.
  • Collaborate with BU Dining Services to promote and support the Sargent Choice Healthy Food and Education Program.
  • Provide wellness programming and services for BU faculty and staff.
  • Deliver fee-for-service medical nutrition therapy for non-BU affiliated referrals.Precept nutrition students and trainees from Sargent College's nutrition programs

Required Skills
Required Qualifications/Skills:
  • Master's degree in Nutrition
  • Registered Dietitian (RD) and Licensed Dietitian (LD)
  • 1-3 years of experience

Skills & Attributes:
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Flexible, team-oriented, collaborative and growth-minded
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and adaptability
  • Willingness to work occasional non-standard hours, as needed

Pay Range: $60,000 65,000
Within the pay range above, the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include direct related experience, expertise, education, skills, and location as well as internal equity.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Boston University, consistent with the AAU's Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment, conducts background checks for final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. As part of this process, we ask current and past employers of the last seven years whether there has been a substantiated finding of sexual misconduct under their policies. To move forward, final candidates must complete and sign an "Authorization to Release Information" form after receiving an offer to enable this background check.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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Boston University is an international, comprehensive, private research university, committed to educating students to be reflective, resourceful individuals ready to live, adapt, and lead in an interconnected world. Boston University is committed to generating new knowledge to benefit society. We remain dedicated to our founding principles: that higher education should be accessible to all and that research, scholarship, artistic creation, and professional practice should be conducted in the service of the wider community—local and international. These principles endure in the University’s insistence on the value of diversity, in its tradition and standards of excellence, and in its dynamic engagement with the City of Boston and the world. Boston University comprises a remarkable range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs built on a strong foundation of the liberal arts and sciences. With the support and oversight of the Board of Trustees, the University, through our faculty, continually innovates in education and research to ensure that we meet the needs of students and an ever-changing world.

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1839

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