U.S. median for this major: $60,983.
College Scorecard field of study; 54 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 39% 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 $27,443. College Scorecard.
Texas Tech University Nutrition Science: 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.
Nutrition Science nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Texas Tech 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 | $12,457 | $54,437 | 1.9 years |
| $30–48k | $13,851 | $60,529 | 2.1 years |
| $48–75k | $17,058 | $74,543 | 2.6 years |
| $75–110k | $22,073 | $96,459 | 3.4 years |
| $110k+ | $24,622 | $107,598 | 3.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (44% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Nutrition Science graduates 4 years after graduating ($62,087) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $28,571 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.
Nutrition Science at Texas colleges
Every Texas 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 | Texas A&M University-College Station | $62,289 | $21,850 | $21,315 | 84% |
| 2 | Texas Tech University | $62,087 | $24,250 | $19,070 | 69% |
| 3 | Texas Woman's University | $53,775 | $28,211 | $11,963 | 49% |
6 more Texas 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 Texas Tech University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Texas Tech University
- Acceptance rate: 73% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 69% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $62,454
- Full cost breakdown · all 82 majors · overview
Related majors at Texas Tech University
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Texas Tech University Nutrition Science questions
How much do Texas Tech University Nutrition Science graduates earn?
Nutrition Science graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median $62,087 four years after graduating and $23,843 one year after. The U.S. median for Nutrition Science graduates across 52 colleges is $60,983.
How much debt do Texas Tech University Nutrition Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Nutrition Science graduates of Texas Tech University is $24,250, about 39% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,586.
Is Texas Tech University a good school for Nutrition Science in Texas?
On pay, Nutrition Science graduates of Texas Tech University earn $62,087 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 3 Texas colleges ($62,087) and $1,104 above the U.S. median ($60,983). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Texas Tech University rank for Nutrition Science in Texas?
Of 3 Texas colleges reporting Nutrition Science graduate earnings, Texas Tech University ranks 2nd. The highest is Texas A&M University-College Station at $62,289.
What jobs do Nutrition Science graduates get?
A common career is natural sciences managers, with a median wage of $111,510 in the Lubbock, TX 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: “Texas Tech University Nutrition Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-tech-university/majors/nutrition-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).