Nutrition Degree Programs

Why Get a Degree in Nutrition or Health Sciences

Nutrition Science has rapidly evolved to become one of the most widely studied health sciences today. The significant impact that nutrition plays on ones overall health is an obvious reason for the growing interest in this topic and the need for nutrition science to be studied very closely.

By itself, a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition Science can prepare you for a position of leadership in nutrition, dietetics, holistic health, or other areas of health care in private or public sectors. In addition, a background in nutrition education can pave the way for further graduate study and first-professional degrees such as an MD, DO, or OD.

When you study Nutrition Science, you will learn the basis for good nutrition, how it affects health, and how to help others achieve nutritional health. Below you will find a number of schools that offer associates, bachelors, and masters degrees in nutrition or related health sciences. Request information to learn more about the programs that interest you from the schools directly.

Schools Offering Online Nutrition Degrees / Health Sciences

Click Here to find nutrition & health education programs by state

Kaplan University - School of Health Sciences:

Programs:

Advanced Start BS (5 specializations: Nutrition Science, Health Science, Health & Wellness, Healthcare Administration, Public Health)
BS in Nutrition Science
BS in Health Science
BS in Health & Wellness
Master of Public Health - (3 specializations: Public Health Program Development, Epidemiology, Education)

Walden University:

Programs:

BS in Health Studies (5 specializations - Health & Cultural Diversity, Health Communication, Health Informatics, Health Psychology & Behavior, Self-Designed)
MS in Psychology - Health Psychology
Master of Public Health (M.P.H)
PhD in Psychology - Health Psychology
PhD in Health Services (3 specializations - General, Community Health Promotion & Education, Health Mgmt & Policy)

University of the Rockies:

Programs:

MAP - Health & Wellness Psychology
PSYD - Health & Wellness Psychology Specialization

Capella University:

Programs:

MPH - Master of Public Health

Brandman University:

Programs:

Gerontology, Health Risk & Crisis Communication

Globe University:

Programs:

Associate's - Health Fitness Specialist
Bachelor's - Health Fitness Specialist

Grand Canyon University:

Programs:

Addiction Counseling
Bachelor's in Health Sciences - Professional Development & Advanced Patient Care, Medical Imaging Sciences, Respiratory Care

Keiser University:

Programs:

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Minnesota School of Business - Online:

Programs:

Associate's - Health Fitness Specialist
Bachelor's - Health Fitness Specialist

New York Medical College:

Programs:

MPH - Environmental Health Science
MPH - Health Policy & Management
Graduate Certificate - Global Health
Graduate Certificate - Industrial Hygiene

South University

Programs:

Associate's - Allied Health Science
Bachelor's - Allied Health Science

Nutrition/Health Science Programs by State

Alabama

South University:

Campuses: Montgomery

Programs:

Health Science, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Management, Medical Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant

University of Phoenix:

Campuses: Birmingham

Programs:

Gerontology, Health Admin, Health Care Admin, Health Care Informatics, Health Care Mgmt, Health Info Systems, Human Services/Mgmt, Long Term Care, Medical Records, Pharmacy Practice

Arizona

University of Phoenix:

Campuses: Birmingham

Programs:

Gerontology, Health Admin, Health Care Admin, Health Care Informatics, Health Care Mgmt, Health Info Systems, Human Services/Mgmt, Long Term Care, Medical Records, Pharmacy Practice

Brown Mackie College:

Campuses: Phoenix, Tucson

Programs:

Fitness Trainer, Biomedical Equipment Tech, Health & Fitness Training, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Admin, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Surgical Technology

A.T. Still University:

Campuses: Arizona School of Health Sciences

Programs:

Health Sciences, Human Movement, Physical Therapy, Audiology, Advanced Physician Asst, Advanced Occupational Therapy Studies

College of America:

Campuses: Flagstaff

Programs:

Medical Specialties, Healthcare Administration

California

University of Phoenix:

Campuses: Bay Area, Central Valley, Sacramento, San Diego, Southern California

Programs:

Business Admin, Health Admin, Health Care Mgmt, Health Info Services, Human Services/Mgmt, Informatics, Long Term Care, Medical Records, Nursing, Pharmacy Practice

San Joaquin Valley College:

Campuses: Fresno, Rancho Cucamonga, Visalia, Modesto, Hesperia

Programs:

Clinical Medical Assisting, Dental Asst, Health Care Admin, Medical Asst, Pharmacy Tech, Surgical Tech, Veterinary Tech

Platt College:

Campuses: Los Angeles, Ontario

Programs:

Health Care Leadership, Medical Admin Specialist, Medical Asst

California College San Diego:

Campuses: San Diego

Programs:

Medical Specialties, Health Care Admin, Respiratory Therapy

Kaplan College:

Campuses: Vista

Programs:

Dental Assistant, Health Care and Rehab Tech, Holistic Health , Massage Therapy, Medical Admin & Insurance Specialist, Medical Asst, Medical Billing & Coding Specialist, Medical Insurance Coder, Medical Office Specialist, Medical Practice Mgmt, Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Tech, X-Ray Tech/Back Office Medical Assistant, Vocational Nursing

Colorado

Colorado Technical University:

Campuses: Colorado Springs

Programs:

Business Admin, Health Care Mgmt

University of Phoenix:

Campuses: Bay Area, Central Valley, Sacramento, Colorado Springs, Southern Colorado

Programs:

Business Admin, Gerontology, Health Ed, Health Admin, Health Care Mgmt, Health Info Services, Human Services/Mgmt, Informatics, Long Term Care, Medical Records, Nursing, Pharmacy Practice, School Counseling

College of America:

Campuses: Colorado Springs, Denver, Fort Collins

Programs:

Medical Specialties, Health Care Admin

Florida

Jones College - Jacksonville:

Campuses: Arlington, West Campus

Programs:

Allied Health Mgmt, Medical Asst

Keiser Career College:

Campuses: Greenacres, Miami Lakes, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg

Programs:

EMT, Massage Therapy, Medical Asst, Medical Billing & Coding, Paramedic, Paramedical Esthetician, Pharmacy Tech, Practical Nurse, Surgical Tech, EMS, Emergency Medical Svcs/Technician, Medical Assisting

Keiser University:

Campuses: Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Kendall, Lakeland, Melbourne, Orlando, Pembroke Pines, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa, West Palm Beach

Programs:

Dietics & Nutrition, Health Sciences, Health Svcs Mgmt, Sports Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Sports Medicine and Fitness Tech, Histotechnology, Biotechnology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Surgical Tech, Health Info Mgmt

South University - Jacksonville:

Campuses: Tampa, West Palm Beach

Programs:

Health Sciences, Physical Therapist Assisting, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Administration

Illinois

Robert Morris University - DuPage - College of Nursing and Health Studies:

Campuses: Aurora

Programs:

Applied Health Sciences, Fitness & Exercise, Medical Asst, Nursing, Pharmacy Tech, Professional Studies, Surgical Tech

Kentucky

Daymar College:

Campuses: Louisville

Programs:

Billing & Coding, Cardiographic Technician, Health Insurance Specialist, Medical Asst, Medical Massage Therapy, Personal Fitness Training

Michigan

Dorsey Schools:

Campuses: Farmington Hills, Roseville, Southgate, Waterford-Pontiac, Wayne-Westland

Programs:

Dialysis P.C. Tech, Medical Asst, Patient Care Tech, Dental Asst, Medical Admin & Billing, Dialysis Tech

Nebraska

Kaplan University:

Campuses: Lincoln

Programs:

Health Science, Medical Asst, Practical Nursing

Nevada

National University:

Campuses: Henderson

Programs:

Allied Health, Health Care Admin, Public Health

New Jersey

Eastwick College - Ramsey - HoHoKus School of Business and Medical Sciences :

Campuses: Ramsey

Programs:

Allied Health, Cardiovascular Sonography, Medical Asst, Medical Billing & Coding, Surgical Tech

New Mexico

Vista College:

Campuses: Las Cruces

Programs:

Medical Assistant, Medical Information Specialist, Practical Nurse

Oklahoma

Mid-America Christian University:

Campuses: Oklahoma City

Programs:

Health Care Admin & Ethics

South Carolina

South University:

Campuses: Columbia

Programs:

Health care Admin, Health care Mgmt, Health Science, Medical Asst

Tennessee

South College:

Campuses: Knoxville

Programs:

Health Science, Medical Assistant, Nuclear Medicine, Pharmaceutical Science, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography

Texas

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - Brownsville :

Campuses: Brownsville

Programs:

Aesthetics Laser Certification Program, Dental Asst, Medical Adnub Asst Tech, Medical Admin, Personal Fitness Trainer, Pharmacy Tech, Professional Massage Therapy