Entry Level Salary
$36,436
Median Salary
$75,029
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
26.6%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $3,001,160
Entry (Early)
$36,436
Median (Prime)
$75,029
High (Prime)
$75,029
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-128k
+205k
+205k
$25k / yr
-218k
+115k
+115k
$50k / yr
-308k
+25k
+25k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
28
28
$25k / yr
Never
36
36
$50k / yr
Never
53
53
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-200%
106%
106%
$50k / yr
-142%
12%
12%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate42.3%
Analysis: A large percentage of students in this field pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees to maximize earnings.
Top Professions
Dietitians and nutritionists
19.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$57,928
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$66,800|$76,400
openings
5,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +7.7%
Registered nurses
3.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$43,724
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$69,514|$97,550
openings
180,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%
Physicians
3.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$58,951
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$200,000|$271,090
openings
20,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.6%
Management occupations
3.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$60,727
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$91,091|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Postsecondary teachers
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$20,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$63,721|$82,250
openings
123,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6%
Elementary and middle school teachers
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$42,266
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$55,000|$64,170
openings
127,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%
Pharmacists
1.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$9,716
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$120,000|$140,910
openings
12,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.2%
Medical and health services managers
1.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$42,822
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$82,350|$123,860
openings
62,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +24.2%
Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors
1.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$34,757
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$24,291|$47,160
openings
68,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +7.3%
Physician assistants
1.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$119,026
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$117,000|$135,880
openings
11,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +21.1%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| nutrition sciences. | Associate's Degree | 5 | $74,445 - $74,445 |
| nutrition sciences. | Bachelor's Degree | 82 | $44,584 - $79,391 |
| nutrition sciences. | Post-bacc Certificate | 3 | $52,237 - $52,237 |
| nutrition sciences. | Master's Degree | 72 | $57,622 - $84,870 |
| nutrition sciences. | Doctoral Degree | 38 | Data N/A |
| nutrition sciences. | Graduate Certificate | 4 | $67,291 - $67,291 |