Cardiovascular Technicians can earn a median salary of $62,540 annually according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and this profession has been ranked #13 by U.S. News and World Report in its review of best healthcare support careers.
Students must complete a minimum of 120 units to receive the B.S. degree in Dietetics and Food Administration with an option in Nutrition and Dietetics. In addition to fulfilling general education requirements, a minimum of 40 units in Family and Consumer Sciences is required, 24 of which must be upper division (300-level or greater).
Most entry-level jobs require a bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field such as microbiology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, or engineering. Students enrolled in environmental science programs study the sciences broadly, taking courses in biology, chemistry, geology, and physics.