The Nutrition program focuses on promoting the nutritional well-being of individuals and populations through teaching, research, and service. The program is dedicated to providing the highest quality education in nutrition, food science, and public health nutrition.
Students must obtain a total of 36 credits to complete the MS in Nutrition degree.
Students must obtain a total of 30 credits to complete the The External Dietetic Internship program.
This 36-credit (1.5 years/3 semesters) program is for students who have completed an undergraduate Didactic Program (DP) in Nutrition & Dietetics, and wish to complete a master’s degree in Nutrition concurrent with their enrollment in a credit bearing, ACEND Supervised Practice program at an academic institution. This is a great fit for Hunter’s Dietetic Interns who wish to also complete a graduate degree.
This 30-credit (1.5 years/3 semesters) program is for students who have completed an undergraduate Didactic Program (DP) in Nutrition & Dietetics and have been accepted into an external (non-credit bearing) Supervised Practice Program, and also wish to complete a master’s degree in Nutrition.
This 36-credit program (1.5 years/3 semesters) is for credentialed RDs/RDNs with an undergraduate degree, or students with degrees in physical or social sciences (who meet the pre-requisites) with research interests in the area of Nutrition.
More About MS in Nutrition ProgramsYou must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for admission. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the program.
Additional criteria may be required depending on the specific MS degree program for which you seek admission. The Academic and External Dietetic Internship MS programs require DPD verification statements.
The career paths for individuals with a MS in Nutrition can vary widely, and salaries can be influenced by factors such as experience, expertise, location, and the specific field. Here are ten potential career paths and salary ranges for MS in Nutrition graduates.
Assess and manage nutritional needs of patients with various medical conditions, provide dietary counseling, educate patients and families.
Salary Range: $72,000 - $114,000
Develop and manage healthy menus, educate kitchen staff and consumers on nutritional aspects of food, create recipes and cooking demonstrations.
Salary Range: $55,000 - $90,000
Analyze trends in food consumption, conduct research on food ingredients and nutrition, provide recommendations for product development and marketing.
Salary range: $58,000 - $95,000
Develop and deliver educational programs on nutrition and health, promote healthy lifestyles in communities, collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
Salary Range: $42,000 - $78,000
Oversee food service operations, ensure compliance with dietary regulations, manage staff and budgets, develop nutritional policies and procedures.
Salary Range: $78,000 - $125,000
Write and edit content related to nutrition and health, conduct research, interview experts, create engaging and informative material for various audiences.
Salary Range: $45,000 - $90,000
Develop and implement public health programs to address nutrition-related issues, collaborate with policymakers, evaluate program effectiveness, advocate for healthy food policies.
Salary Range: $50,000 - $100,000
Conduct research on various aspects of nutrition and health, analyze data, publish findings in scientific journals, contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field.
Salary Range: $55,000 - $120,000
Develop personalized nutrition plans for athletes, provide pre-competition, during-competition, and post-competition nutritional guidance, educate athletes on the importance of nutrition for optimal performance.
Salary Range: $48,000 - $100,000
Develop and implement wellness programs promoting healthy eating and lifestyle habits, provide nutritional counseling to employees or community members, track program participation and outcomes.
Salary Range: $50,000 - $85,000
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Hunter College may consider late applications on a rolling basis pending space is still available in the program.
Fall | Spring |
March 15 | N/A |
Applicants who have completed all or part of their university studies in a non-US institution and/or require student visas must submit their applications no later than February 1 to be considered for fall admission.
Some programs may extend their application deadlines beyond those listed above. Please contact Graduate Admissions for specific information. For information on how to apply, click the link below.
Applicants whose native language is not English and who have taken all or part of their undergraduate education in a country where English is not the native language are required to submit scores on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The following minimum scores must be obtained: