U.S. median for this major: $55,747.
College Scorecard field of study; 110 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 32% 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 $31,247. College Scorecard.
The University of Texas at Austin 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 The University of Texas at Austin'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 | $12,553 | $52,723 | 1.7 years |
| $30–48k | $14,297 | $60,047 | 2.0 years |
| $48–75k | $17,207 | $72,269 | 2.4 years |
| $75–110k | $24,406 | $102,505 | 3.4 years |
| $110k+ | $30,082 | $126,344 | 4.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (73% 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 ($64,105) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $30,589 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 Texas colleges
Every Texas 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 | The University of Texas at Austin | $64,105 | $20,500 | $19,857 | 89% |
| 2 | Lamar University | $58,631 | $21,482 | $9,366 | 37% |
| 3 | Texas A&M University-College Station | $58,156 | — | $21,315 | 84% |
| 4 | Stephen F Austin State University | $57,742 | $25,000 | $14,260 | 53% |
| 5 | Texas Woman's University | $53,716 | $14,104 | $11,963 | 49% |
| 6 | Texas State University | $52,836 | $23,354 | $16,805 | 55% |
| 7 | Sam Houston State University | $50,512 | — | $16,404 | 55% |
| 8 | University of Houston | $49,724 | $19,700 | $14,276 | 65% |
| 9 | Baylor University | $45,554 | $26,757 | $41,104 | 80% |
2 more Texas 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 The University of Texas at Austin, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About The University of Texas at Austin
- Acceptance rate: 27% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 89% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $75,121
- Full cost breakdown · all 101 majors · overview
The University of Texas at Austin Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services questions
How much do The University of Texas at Austin Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduates earn?
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduates of The University of Texas at Austin earn a median $64,105 four years after graduating and $36,312 one year after. The U.S. median for Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduates across 49 colleges is $55,747.
How much debt do The University of Texas at Austin Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduates of The University of Texas at Austin is $20,500, about 32% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,128.
Is The University of Texas at Austin a good school for Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services in Texas?
On pay, Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduates of The University of Texas at Austin earn $64,105 four years out, $10,389 above the median for the same major across 9 Texas colleges ($53,716) and $8,358 above the U.S. median ($55,747). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does The University of Texas at Austin rank for Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services in Texas?
Of 9 Texas colleges reporting Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduate earnings, The University of Texas at Austin ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduates get?
A common career is dietitians and nutritionists, with a median wage of $73,130 in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX 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: “The University of Texas at Austin Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-austin/majors/foods-nutrition-and-related-services (College Scorecard and BLS data).