Pennsylvania State University, or Penn State, in University Park ranked No. 47 in the 2010 "U.S. News & World Report" rankings for universities. The department of nutritional sciences offers an array of degree options. Undergraduate students can pursue a bachelor of science or a bachelor of applied science in nutrition in preparation for entry-level dietitian careers. Graduate students can pursue the master of science degree or the Ph.D. The master's degree emphasizes nutrition and public health while the Ph.D. program allows for a wider number of research interests determined by the student.
Pennsylvania State University--University Park
201 Old Main
University Park, PA 16802
814-865-5471
www.psu.edu
Ranked No. 56 in 2010 by "U.S. News & World Report," Pitt offers various nutrition programs through its department of sports medicine and nutrition. At the undergraduate level, Pitt offers the bachelor of science in dietetics and nutrition. At the graduate level, Pitt offers several different master's degrees. The university offers a coordinated master's in dietetics (CMD) and a master of science in health and rehabilitation sciences with possible concentrations in clinical dietetics and nutrition; and wellness and human performance.
University of Pittsburgh
4200 Fifth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
412-624-7488
www.pitt.edu
Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania, is a private Christian college that was ranked No. 5 in the north region among baccalaureate colleges by "U.S. News & World Report" in 2010. Messiah College offers two different majors in the field of nutrition: nutrition and dietetics and nutrition science. A food and nutrition minor is also offered. The dietetics and nutrition program at Messiah College has received its accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
Messiah College
1 College Ave
Grantham, PA 17027
717-691-6000
messiah.edu