
Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Dietitians And Nutritionists
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Los Angeles Harbor College, Cal State San Bernardino, San Diego Mesa College, and Cal State Pomona.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider San Diego State, Cal State L.A., Cal State Pomona, and San Jose State.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Cal State L.A., Cal State Pomona, San Jose State, and Long Beach State.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider FRC, Santa Ana College, Mission College, and City College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Pepperdine University, FRC, Point Loma Nazarene University, and City College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Point Loma Nazarene University, Cal Poly, Pepperdine University, and Cal State Pomona.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Pepperdine University and Cal Poly.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Cal State San Bernardino, San Diego State, Cal Poly, and Pepperdine University.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Loma Linda University, Pepperdine University, Point Loma Nazarene University, and Cal Poly.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
UC Davis • Davis, CA
Studying Nutrition (completion in 2004)
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The program there is challenging, but informative. The school name alone gives you an edge in the job market. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | It is one of the better UC's. The programs there are fantastic. |
| Program Quality | 6 | The cost was overwhelming. The work was too challenging. |
| Instruction | More than 5 years ago | |
| How Difficult | 10 | The notes were difficult to take. It was difficult to concentrate because I was distracted. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Textbooks were key to the lessons. Hands-on experience was limited but present. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | There was a lot of classes. Scheduling could be changed when necessary. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | The library was a great tool for research. The lab work was high tech. |
| Social Life | 5 | I did not attend any parties. I was not on any athletic teams. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I did not depend on them for work. I looked for work on my own. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | The school was very close-knit. I knew a lot of people. |
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