Dietitian License Requirements by State
Compare requirements across all states to find out what you need.
| State | Education Hours | Est. Total Cost | Exam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1800 | $54,500 - $55,500 | Alabama Board of Examiners in Dietetics/Nutrition | View Guide |
| Alaska | 1800 | $49,500 - $50,500 | Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development | View Guide |
| Arizona | 1800 | $49,500 - $50,500 | Arizona Department of Health Services | View Guide |
| Arkansas | 1800 | $52,500 - $53,500 | Arkansas State Board of Examiners in Dietetics | View Guide |
| California | 1800 | $59,500 - $60,500 | California Department of Consumer Affairs — Dietetics | View Guide |
| Colorado | 1800 | $49,500 - $50,500 | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies | View Guide |
| Connecticut | 1800 | $57,500 - $58,500 | Connecticut Department of Public Health | View Guide |
| Delaware | 1800 | $54,500 - $55,500 | Delaware Division of Professional Regulation — Board of Dietetics/Nutrition | View Guide |
| Florida | 1800 | $54,500 - $55,500 | Florida Department of Health — Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council | View Guide |
| Georgia | 1800 | $52,500 - $53,500 | Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians | View Guide |
| Hawaii | 1800 | $57,500 - $58,500 | Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — Dietitian | View Guide |
| Idaho | 1800 | $51,500 - $52,500 | Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses — Board of Licensure for Dietitians | View Guide |
| Illinois | 1800 | $54,500 - $55,500 | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — Dietitian Nutritionist Licensing | View Guide |
| Indiana | 1800 | $51,500 - $52,500 | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency — Dietitians Certification Board | View Guide |
| Iowa | 1800 | $51,500 - $52,500 | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing — Board of Dietetics | View Guide |
| Kansas | 1800 | $51,500 - $52,500 | Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services — Dietitian Licensing | View Guide |
| Kentucky | 1800 | $52,500 - $53,500 | Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists | View Guide |
| Louisiana | 1800 | $52,500 - $53,500 | Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition | View Guide |
| Maine | 1800 | $54,500 - $55,500 | Maine Board of Complementary Health Care Providers — Dietitian Licensing | View Guide |
| Maryland | 1800 | $57,500 - $58,500 | Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice | View Guide |
| Massachusetts | 1800 | $61,500 - $62,500 | Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Health Professionals — Dietitians/Nutritionists | View Guide |
| Michigan | 1800 | $49,500 - $50,500 | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs | View Guide |
| Minnesota | 1800 | $52,500 - $53,500 | Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice | View Guide |
| Mississippi | 1800 | $49,500 - $50,500 | Mississippi State Department of Health — Dietitian Licensure | View Guide |
| Missouri | 1800 | $51,500 - $52,500 | Missouri Committee for Dietitians — Division of Professional Registration | View Guide |
| Montana | 1800 | $51,500 - $52,500 | Montana Board of Medical Examiners — Nutritionists | View Guide |
| Nebraska | 1800 | $51,500 - $52,500 | Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services — Dietitian Licensing | View Guide |
| Nevada | 1800 | $52,500 - $53,500 | Nevada State Board of Health — Dietitian | View Guide |
| New Hampshire | 1800 | $54,500 - $55,500 | New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification — Dietitians | View Guide |
| New Jersey | 1800 | $59,500 - $60,500 | New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs — Audiology, Speech-Language, and Dietetics | View Guide |
| New Mexico | 1800 | $51,500 - $52,500 | New Mexico Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Board | View Guide |
| New York | 1800 | $64,500 - $65,500 | New York State Education Department — Office of the Professions — Dietetics-Nutrition | View Guide |
| North Carolina | 1800 | $51,500 - $52,500 | North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition | View Guide |
| North Dakota | 1800 | $49,500 - $50,500 | North Dakota Board of Dietetic Practice | View Guide |
| Ohio | 1800 | $52,500 - $53,500 | Ohio Board of Dietetics | View Guide |
| Oklahoma | 1800 | $49,500 - $50,500 | Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision — Dietitians | View Guide |
| Oregon | 1800 | $54,500 - $55,500 | Oregon Health Licensing Agency — Board of Licensed Dietitians | View Guide |
| Pennsylvania | 1800 | $57,500 - $58,500 | Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing — Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist | View Guide |
| Rhode Island | 1800 | $56,500 - $57,500 | Rhode Island Department of Health — Dietitian/Nutritionist Licensing | View Guide |
| South Carolina | 1800 | $49,500 - $50,500 | South Carolina Board of Examiners in Dietetics | View Guide |
| South Dakota | 1800 | $49,500 - $50,500 | South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners — Dietitians | View Guide |
| Tennessee | 1800 | $51,500 - $52,500 | Tennessee Board of Dietitian/Nutritionist Examiners | View Guide |
| Texas | 1800 | $51,500 - $52,500 | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation — Dietitians | View Guide |
| Utah | 1800 | $51,500 - $52,500 | Utah Division of Professional Licensing — Dietitian | View Guide |
| Vermont | 1800 | $54,500 - $55,500 | Vermont Secretary of State — Office of Professional Regulation | View Guide |
| Virginia | 1800 | $54,500 - $55,500 | Virginia Board of Health Professions — Dietitians and Nutritionists | View Guide |
| Washington | 1800 | $57,500 - $58,500 | Washington State Department of Health — Dietitians and Nutritionists | View Guide |
| West Virginia | 1800 | $49,500 - $50,500 | West Virginia Board of Licensed Dietitians | View Guide |
| Wisconsin | 1800 | $52,500 - $53,500 | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services — Dietitians Affiliated Credentialing Board | View Guide |
| Wyoming | 1800 | $49,500 - $50,500 | Wyoming Department of Health | View Guide |