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).
A registered dietitian in the US needs to have a bachelor's degree, complete an internship, take an exam and maintain ongoing education credits. Many Nutritionists have a Bachelor's, Master's, or a Doctorate in nutrition. Some may not have any formal education in this field.