1. Pediatrician Vs. Nutritionist
Olivia Christiani January 7th, 2013

2. Advantages of Pediatrician
Helping others
Flexible schedules
Salary
Notoriety
Effecting positive changes

3. Advantages of Nutritionist
Multiple career opportunity
Industry Growth
Above Average Compensation

4. High School courses-Pediatrician
Anatomy and Physiology
Computer Applications
Food and Nutrition
Foreign Language
Introduction to Health Care
Nursing
Safety and First Aid

5. High School courses-Nutritionist
Communications
Computer Applications
Family and Consumer Sciences
Food and Nutrition
Food Service
Health Education
Keyboarding

6. Cost of College
Pediatrician- $232,000 (including med school with no scholarships) It depends
Nutritionist- $22,975 a year

7. Schools with desired degree
Arizona State University
University of Oregon
Mount St. Mary’s
San Diego State University

8. Expected Salary Pediatrician
Hourly:$ Monthly: $10,194 Yearly: $122,340
Nutritionist
Hourly: $ Monthly: $3,726 Yearly: $44,724

9. Education time period
Pediatrician- 4 years regular college, 2 years medical school, 2 years on hand training=8 years
Nutritionist- 4 years regular schooling, 2 years of a specific degree to get your RD title=6 years

10. Disadvantages of Career-Pediatrician
The long years and expenses of school and study
Becoming too involved or attached with a client
Not always being able to help a patient
Seeing clients become ill, suffer or even pass away
Working long hours
Working on weekends and holidays
Being on call

11. Disadvantages of Career- Nutritionist
Work Environment
Schedule
Accountability
Education and Licensing
Competition

12. Which Career?
I feel as if the Pediatrician will do more for me with my wants and needs salary wise. On the other hand, I feel like I would have a better time being a nutritionist. As of right now, I am still undecided but Arizona offers both an excellent nutrition and nursing programs.

13. Bibliography
Nutritionist . (2012). Retrieved 1 7, 2013, from Oregon Cis:
Demand Media, I. ( ). Advantages and Disadvantages of being a Pediatrician. Retrieved 1 7, 2013, from eHow: