dietetics major alumni survey 2012 -...
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DIETETICS MAJOR ALUMNI SURVEY
2012 - 2016
159 86 54%
graduates, 2012-2016 survey respondents response rate
26
23-35
93%
Female
Average age
(at graduation)
Age range
(at graduation)
Other 13%
White 64%
Chinese 23%
2.5% Filipino 2.5% South Asian 2.5% South East Asian 2.5% First Nations 1.3% West Asian 1.3% Arab
Other
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Diplom
a
Assoc
iate
deg
ree
Bache
lors
deg
ree
Mas
ters
deg
ree
50%
Education obtained prior to program entry
pursued post-graduate education
since program completion
Top reasons for post-grad education
45%
1
2
3
Enhance knowledge and/or skills
Qualify for a new position in dietetics
Obtain a higher salary
Gender
Population groups
30%
speak a language
beyond English
(based on Census Canada categories)
employed as a dietitian in the year
following program completion 98%
67%obtained employment before
program completion
pursued work at practicum
placement site 78%
64%
First job was
casual hours
48%
Had a
second job
Still seeking
additional work
58%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
Hospita
l-bas
ed
Residen
tial c
are
Comm
unity
car
e
Public
Hea
lth
Man
agem
ent
Indu
stry
Acade
mia
Privat
e pr
actic
e
Roles in Practice
Roles in practice mirror first employment
99% 70%
Employed as
dietitians
Had 2 or more employers
since graduation
Still seeking additional work
62% 13% 25%
Hospital-based Residential care Other roles
37%
0%
10%
20%
30%
$35,
000
or le
ss
$35,
001-
45,
000
$45,
001-
55,
000
$55,
001-
65,
000
$65,
001-
750
00
$75,
000
+
Gross Annual Income
(inclusive of full & part-time roles)
Employed full or part-time
Have a second job
83%
45%
Primary employers
85%
6%
Health Authorities
Private health care
facility/organizations
pursuing private practice
as a second job
pursuing private practice
as a second job
33%
47%
95%
Employed in BC
92% Employed in BC
74% Employed in Lower Mainland