U.S. median for this major: $55,747.
College Scorecard field of study; 24 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 57% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,128.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $51,862. College Scorecard.
Bluffton University Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Bluffton University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,363 | $66,434 | 5.6 years |
| $30–48k | $16,689 | $67,757 | 5.7 years |
| $48–75k | $18,469 | $74,984 | 6.3 years |
| $75–110k | $21,233 | $86,206 | 7.2 years |
| $110k+ | $26,321 | $106,863 | 9.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (47% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduates 4 years after graduating ($47,378) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $11,940 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services at Ohio colleges
Every Ohio college we cover that reports Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State University | $57,859 | $26,654 | $17,339 | 88% |
| 2 | Ohio University | $55,659 | $25,330 | $21,637 | 65% |
| 3 | Bluffton University | $47,378 | $27,000 | $19,943 | 53% |
4 more Ohio colleges offer Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduates
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Bluffton University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Bluffton University
- Acceptance rate: 67% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 53% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $49,547
- Full cost breakdown · all 45 majors · overview
Bluffton University Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services questions
How much do Bluffton University Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduates earn?
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduates of Bluffton University earn a median $47,378 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduates across 49 colleges is $55,747.
How much debt do Bluffton University Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduates of Bluffton University is $27,000, about 57% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,128.
Is Bluffton University a good school for Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services in Ohio?
On pay, Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduates of Bluffton University earn $47,378 four years out, $8,281 below the median for the same major across 3 Ohio colleges ($55,659) and $8,369 below the U.S. median ($55,747). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Bluffton University rank for Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services in Ohio?
Of 3 Ohio colleges reporting Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduate earnings, Bluffton University ranks 3rd. The highest is Ohio State University at $57,859.
What jobs do Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduates get?
A common career is dietitians and nutritionists, with a median wage of $61,000 in the Lima, OH area and $76,400 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Bluffton University Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/bluffton-university/majors/foods-nutrition-and-related-services (College Scorecard and BLS data).