U.S. median for this major: $55,893.
College Scorecard field of study; 30 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 48% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,560.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $55,582. College Scorecard.
Marywood University Dietetics: 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.
Dietetics nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Marywood 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 | $18,941 | $81,446 | 3.9 years |
| $30–48k | $21,192 | $91,126 | 4.4 years |
| $48–75k | $21,303 | $91,603 | 4.4 years |
| $75–110k | $24,083 | $103,557 | 5.0 years |
| $110k+ | $28,365 | $121,970 | 5.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (54% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Dietetics graduates 4 years after graduating ($56,476) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $20,679 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.
Dietetics at Pennsylvania colleges
Every Pennsylvania college we cover that reports Dietetics 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $59,609 | $27,000 | $30,434 | 86% |
| 2 | Marywood University | $56,476 | $27,000 | $23,388 | 72% |
| 3 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $50,836 | — | $15,699 | 54% |
5 more Pennsylvania colleges offer Dietetics but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Dietetics graduates
Dietitian / nutritionist
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 Marywood University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Marywood University
- Acceptance rate: 61% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 72% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $55,817
- Full cost breakdown · all 51 majors · overview
Marywood University Dietetics questions
How much do Marywood University Dietetics graduates earn?
Dietetics graduates of Marywood University earn a median $56,476 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Dietetics graduates across 70 colleges is $55,893.
How much debt do Marywood University Dietetics graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Dietetics graduates of Marywood University is $27,000, about 48% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,560.
Is Marywood University a good school for Dietetics in Pennsylvania?
On pay, Dietetics graduates of Marywood University earn $56,476 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 3 Pennsylvania colleges ($56,476) and $583 above the U.S. median ($55,893). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Marywood University rank for Dietetics in Pennsylvania?
Of 3 Pennsylvania colleges reporting Dietetics graduate earnings, Marywood University ranks 2nd. The highest is University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus at $59,609.
What jobs do Dietetics graduates get?
A common career is dietitian / nutritionist, with a median wage of $64,200 in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA 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: “Marywood University Dietetics: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/marywood-university/majors/dietetics (College Scorecard and BLS data).