Dietitian Nutritionist Program (MS)

The mission of the Dietitian Nutritionist Program is the development of graduates with the competence and advanced skills to practice effectively as entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) to enhance the health and wellbeing of individuals and diverse populations. Graduates become leaders in advancing the knowledge, skills and evidence-based practice of nutrition and dietetics.

The first time pass rate for 2025 Pitt DN graduates was 100% in 2025!

Program Goal 1:

Graduates are competent to practice effectively as entry-level RDNs.

Objectives:

1. At least 80% of program students complete program requirements within 3 years (150% of the program length).
2. Eighty percent of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam within 12 months of program completion.
3. The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.

Program Goal 2:

​Graduates have advanced knowledge and skills to contribute to the evidence-based practice of nutrition and dietetics.

Objectives:

1. Of graduates who seek employment, at least 80% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
2. Ninety percent of employers of graduates will rate the performance of the graduates as being at or above that of other entry-level dietitians they have employed.
3. Employers will rate 100% of graduates as demonstrating culturally competent evidenced-based practice.

Other program outcome data is available upon request.