Top 20 Master’s in Nutrition Online Programs 2017 By TMHA Staff Here you will find all you need to know about the 20 top master’s programs in dietetics online. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for registered dietitians (RDs) will markedly increase in the coming years. More specifically, the bureau expects the number of employed nutritionists and dietitians to grow by about 16% before 2024. That’s more than twice the national average! Experts attribute this explosion of job opportunities to two factors. First, an aging baby boomer generation will be on the lookout for ways to stay healthy, and that includes weight loss as well as nutrition-based medical therapies. Second, national health concerns have motivated average consumers to make nutrition a top priority. As a result, dietitians will see their client base expand far beyond the sick and aging populations. Currently, students must only earn a baccalaureate degree in nutrition or dietetic