The average annual wage of the occupations is $38,440 and $18 per hour. 5 vocational programs could be taken for the Dietetic Technicians career. Based on BLS data, a total of 24,240 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Dietetic Technicians is $2,798. The average length of the programs is 720 hours and the average completion time is 12.00 months.
The following 5 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Dietetic Technicians.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 31 | $29,638 | - | - | - |
| Nutrition Sciences | 4 | $33,808 | - | 40 Hours | 14.00 Months |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 11 | $4,500 | $190 | 1,400 Hours | 10.00 Months |
| Dietetic Technician | 9 | $1,095 | $200 | - | - |
| Dietitian Assistant | 12 | $14,421 | - | - | - |
The following 19 occupations are related to Dietetic Technicians.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Health Education Specialists | 57,800 | $69,790 | $34 |
| Community Health Workers | 58,550 | $52,610 | $25 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,660 | $89,630 | $0 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 73,860 | $71,280 | $34 |
| Pharmacists | 332K | $134,790 | $65 |
| Recreational Therapists | 15,540 | $60,910 | $29 |
| Exercise Physiologists | 8,060 | $57,050 | $27 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 280K | $128,490 | $62 |
| Cardiologists | 15,190 | $423,250 | $203 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Physicians, All Other | 310K | $248,640 | $120 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 460K | $43,330 | $21 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 116K | $43,650 | $21 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 630K | $60,790 | $29 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,352K | $39,610 | $19 |
| Psychiatric Aides | 32,310 | $41,000 | $20 |
| Medical Assistants | 763K | $43,350 | $21 |
The following 64 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Dietetic Technicians. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.