U.S. median for this major: $60,983.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 33% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,586.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,780. College Scorecard.
Nutrition Science at California colleges
Every California college we cover that reports Nutrition Science 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 California-Berkeley | $79,391 | $16,182 | $13,481 | 93% |
| 2 | California State University-Fresno | $73,522 | $11,375 | $7,000 | 57% |
| 3 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $68,930 | $17,620 | $16,665 | 86% |
| 4 | University of California-Davis | $64,519 | $14,166 | $14,741 | 86% |
| 5 | San Francisco State University | $61,895 | $17,137 | $12,278 | 50% |
| 6 | California State University-Chico | $59,146 | $19,272 | $14,480 | 63% |
| 7 | San Diego State University | $55,115 | $18,000 | $15,364 | 76% |
| 8 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $54,605 | $17,250 | $11,531 | 68% |
| 9 | California State University-Los Angeles | $52,797 | $14,493 | $3,967 | 53% |
8 more California colleges offer Nutrition Science but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Nutrition Science graduates
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
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 San Diego State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About San Diego State University
- Acceptance rate: 36% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 76% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $64,909
- Full cost breakdown · all 79 majors · overview
San Diego State University Nutrition Science questions
How much do San Diego State University Nutrition Science graduates earn?
Nutrition Science graduates of San Diego State University earn a median $55,115 four years after graduating and $34,878 one year after. The U.S. median for Nutrition Science graduates across 52 colleges is $60,983.
How much debt do San Diego State University Nutrition Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Nutrition Science graduates of San Diego State University is $18,000, about 33% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,586.
Where does San Diego State University rank for Nutrition Science in California?
Of 9 California colleges reporting Nutrition Science graduate earnings, San Diego State University ranks 7th. The highest is University of California-Berkeley at $79,391.
What jobs do Nutrition Science graduates get?
A common career is natural sciences managers, with a median wage of $207,200 in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area and $167,220 nationally. Others include dietitians and nutritionists.
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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: “San Diego State University Nutrition Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/san-diego-state-university/majors/nutrition-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).