
Applied Nutrition and Health (BS)
Are you hungry to help individuals and communities improve their health through nutrition? Gain practical skills and prepare for diverse, high-demand careers in nutrition and health with Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Science in applied nutrition and health. Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped with knowledge of nutrition principles, along with essential skills in communication, leadership and community engagement, to develop and apply innovative solutions to health concerns across populations.
Applied nutrition and health courses
Throughout this program, you’ll cover a wide range of topics, such as human nutrition, food safety, cultural foods, community health, agriculture and more. Coursework provides you with the opportunity to deepen your understanding of these topics and develop transferable skills for a variety of careers in the nutrition and health industry.
CHM 101: Introductory Chemistry (SCIT OR SQ)
BIO 201: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCIT OR SG)
BIO 160: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (SCIT OR SQ)
NTR 351: Nutrition Communication (L)
CHS 300: An Exploration of Well-Being (SOBE OR SB)
CHS 100: Optimizing Your Health and Performance (SOBE OR SB)
NTR 142: Applied Food Principles
NTR 344: Nutrition Management and Leadership (L)
NTR 448: Community Nutrition (L)
NTR 450: Nutrition in the Life Cycle (SOBE OR SB)
HSC 355: Eating for Lifelong Health (SOBE OR SB)
NTR 241: Human Nutrition

The health and nutrition jobs you’ll be prepared for
Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to address significant challenges in the food industry. By understanding foundational nutrition principles and gaining specific knowledge in your areas of interest, you’ll be prepared for diverse roles in this expansive industry. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:
Community Health Workers
Growth: 14.1%
Salary: $46,190
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Growth: 6.1%
Salary: $76,480
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
Growth: 4.3%
Salary: $56,090
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Growth: 4.9%
Salary: $37,050
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Growth: 13.4%
Salary: $68,230
Marketing Managers
Growth: 6.6%
Salary: $140,040
Public Relations Specialists
Growth: 6.1%
Salary: $67,440
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Growth: 6.6%
Salary: $66,450
Food Service Managers
Growth: 0.5%
Salary: $61,310
Search Marketing Strategists
Growth: 13.4%
Salary: $68,230