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Senior Registered Dietitian

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Your path to the next level

A milestone-by-milestone view of how to grow from here.

  1. Current role
    Senior Registered Dietitian
    Senior
  2. Recommended certification
    Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
    Professional
  3. Recommended master's
    Master of Public Health
    Graduate Degree
  4. Next career level
    Top of this career ladder.
Overview

Degrees that lead to this role

Career ladder

How the climb looks

You're at the top of the Registered Dietitian Career Ladder.
Salary range

What you can realistically earn

Entry / low
$85K
Typical mid
$100K
Top of range
$115K
$85K$115K
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Certifications

Credentials that advance you

Professional
required
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Professional
Healthcare
recommended
Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)
BCNS
Master's degrees

Graduate paths worth considering

Graduate Degree
Public-health nutrition leadership
Master of Public Health

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