List of Arizona Nutrition Degree Programs - Associate, Bachelors, Masters
Arizona offers a variety of nutrition degree programs at different levels, including associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. These programs are designed to prepare students for careers in nutrition and dietetics. Below is a table listing schools in Arizona that offer these programs. The table includes the city and state of each school, highlights of their programs, and links to more information. This can help you find the right program for your goals.
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Avondale, AZ
Estrella Mountain Community College
- Associate - Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Nutritional Science
Campus Based - Website
- Associate in Arts degree
- Emphasis in Nutritional Science
- 60-64 credits
- First two years of curriculum
- Prepares for RDN career
- On-campus program
- Transfer plan available
- Grade of C or better required
Coolidge, AZ
Central Arizona College
- Associate - Nutrition & Dietetic Technician
Online Learning - Website
- 100% Online Program
- ACEND Accredited Since 1978
- 450-Hour Supervised Internship
- Stackable Nutrition Certificates
- Flexible Learning Options
- National Exam Preparation
- Affordable Tuition Options
- Multiple Career Pathways
Glendale, AZ
Glendale Community College
- Associate - Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Nutritional Science
Campus Based - Website
- 60-64 total credits required
- Pathway to dietetics career
- Transferable to bachelor's programs
- Scientific and nutrition courses
- Prepares for healthcare careers
Mesa, AZ
Mesa Community College
- Associate - Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Nutritional Science
Campus Based - Website
- Associate in Arts degree
- Nutritional Science emphasis
- 60-64 credits required
- Prepares for transfer
- Registered Dietitian pathway
- Focus on nutrition principles
- Food science coursework
- Health sciences focus
Phoenix, AZ
Paradise Valley Community College
- Associate - Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Nutritional Science
Campus Based - Website
- 60-64 total credits
- Career paths in healthcare
- Comprehensive science foundation
- Prepares for bachelor's degree
- Flexible full/part-time options
Phoenix College
- Associate - Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Nutritional Science
Campus Based - Website
- 60-64 total credits required
- Transfer-focused nutritional science pathway
- Prepares for dietetics and healthcare careers
- Critical courses in biology and chemistry
- Courses include anatomy and microbiology
- Potential career paths in nutrition
- Recommended for future healthcare professionals
South Mountain Community College
- Associate - Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Nutritional Science
Campus Based - Website
- Associate in Arts Degree
- Emphasis in Nutritional Science
- 60-64 credits required
- Prepares for University Transfer
- Focus on Nutrition Principles
- C or better in all courses
- Develops communication skills
- Food safety principles
Tempe, AZ
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
- Master's - Nutritional Science, MS
Campus Based - Website
- STEM-OPT eligible
- 30 credit hours required
- Thesis or applied project
- Specializations available
- Hands-on learning opportunities
- Strong faculty partnerships
- Prerequisites include anatomy
- Biochemistry required
- Master's - Nutritional Science, MS
Concentration: Maternal-Child Health - Campus Based - Website
- Maternal-Child Health track
- 30 credit hours required
- Thesis or applied project
- STEM-OPT eligible
- Campus-based program
- Internship opportunities
- Focus on policy and advocacy
- Medical nutrition therapy courses
- Master's - Nutritional Science, MS
Concentration: Sports Nutrition - Campus Based - Website
- Specialized Sports Nutrition track
- STEM-OPT extension eligible
- 30 credit hours required
- Thesis or applied project option
- Prerequisites in science and nutrition
- 3.00 GPA minimum for admission
- Rigorous internships and research
- Focus on exercise physiology
Rio Salado College
- Associate - Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Nutritional Science
Online Learning - Website
- 60-64 total credits required
- Online and campus options
- Transferable to 4-year universities
- Foundational nutrition science courses
- Potential careers in healthcare
Tucson, AZ
University of Arizona
- Bachelor's - B.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics
Campus Based - Website
- Accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Multiple campus locations available
- Prepares for RDN career path
- Evidence-based nutrition curriculum
- Diverse career opportunities
- Hands-on laboratory experience
- Community outreach opportunities
- National credential preparation
- Bachelor's - B.S. in Nutrition & Human Performance
Campus Based - Website
- Median industry pay $69,680.
- Combines nutrition and exercise science.
- Prepares for health and fitness careers.
- Offers hands-on experience in labs.
- Admission in multiple terms.
- Courses in sports nutrition.
- Focus on health promotion.
- Prepares for graduate studies.
- Bachelor's - B.S. in Nutritional Sciences & Wellness
Campus Based - Website
- Interdisciplinary science core
- Customizable coursework
- $13,900/year for residents
- $42,300/year for non-residents
- No SAT/ACT required
- 2.0 GPA for transfers
- Median salary $69,680
- Study abroad opportunities
- Master's - Applied Nutrition: Dietetics
Online & Campus Based - Website
- 30 credits required
- $950 per credit
- Hybrid program format
- 12 months to complete
- 1000 hours supervised learning
- Prepares for RDN exam
- ACEND accredited
- Advanced nutrition topics
- Master's - Applied Nutrition: Nutrition & Wellness
Online Learning - Website
- 30-unit online PSM degree
- Designed for working professionals
- Complete in 18 months
- Includes graduate-level practicum
- $650 per credit cost
- Bachelor’s degree prerequisite
- 3.0 undergraduate GPA required
- Prepares for professional licensure
*The data used in this analysis come from NCES's IPEDS 2023 survey.