U.S. median for this major: $60,983.
College Scorecard field of study; 26 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 55% 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 $29,254. College Scorecard.
University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado'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 | $12,695 | $54,842 | 10.2 years |
| $30–48k | $13,290 | $57,413 | 10.7 years |
| $48–75k | $16,038 | $69,284 | 12.9 years |
| $75–110k | $18,441 | $79,665 | 14.8 years |
| $110k+ | $24,306 | $105,002 | 19.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (37% 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 ($45,979) minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $5,369 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 Colorado colleges
Every Colorado 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 | Metropolitan State University of Denver | $60,395 | $26,750 | $15,327 | 32% |
| 2 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $59,528 | $24,750 | $21,279 | 67% |
| 3 | University of Northern Colorado | $45,979 | $25,346 | $17,760 | 51% |
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 University of Northern Colorado, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Northern Colorado
- Acceptance rate: 86% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 51% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $52,231
- Full cost breakdown · all 45 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Northern Colorado
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University of Northern Colorado Nutrition Science questions
How much do University of Northern Colorado Nutrition Science graduates earn?
Nutrition Science graduates of University of Northern Colorado earn a median $45,979 four years after graduating and $39,258 one year after. The U.S. median for Nutrition Science graduates across 52 colleges is $60,983.
How much debt do University of Northern Colorado Nutrition Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Nutrition Science graduates of University of Northern Colorado is $25,346, about 55% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,586.
Is University of Northern Colorado a good school for Nutrition Science in Colorado?
On pay, Nutrition Science graduates of University of Northern Colorado earn $45,979 four years out, $13,549 below the median for the same major across 3 Colorado colleges ($59,528) and $15,004 below the U.S. median ($60,983). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Northern Colorado rank for Nutrition Science in Colorado?
Of 3 Colorado colleges reporting Nutrition Science graduate earnings, University of Northern Colorado ranks 3rd. The highest is Metropolitan State University of Denver at $60,395.
What jobs do Nutrition Science graduates get?
A common career is natural sciences managers, with a median wage of $152,730 in Colorado 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: “University of Northern Colorado Nutrition Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-northern-colorado/majors/nutrition-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).