Countless studies have found that dietary changes can control or prevent health conditions like heart disease or diabetes. Graduates in the field of dietetics can have a powerful impact on the healthcare system at large by using this knowledge to educate individuals on the importance of making good dietary choices.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.