# Nutrition Science (bachelor's degree)

CIP 30.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/nutrition-science

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $60,983 across 52 colleges (middle half $56,579–$63,292); median federal debt $24,586
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Nutrition Sciences: median $56,213 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietitians And Nutritionists | 16% | $76,400 | 7.7% |
| Registered Nurses | 4% | $97,550 | 5.6% |
| Exercise Trainers And Group Fitness Instructors | 3% | $47,160 | 7.3% |
| Other Managers | 2% | not reported | — |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 2% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Food Service Managers | 2% | $69,390 | 5.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers | 2% | $48,520 | -3.7% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $61,895 (9) | $67,032 (192) |
| CO | $59,528 (3) | — |
| CT | $63,292 (5) | — |
| MA | $68,021 (3) | — |
| PA | $63,010 (3) | — |
| TX | $62,087 (3) | $55,860 (117) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of California-Berkeley (CA): $79,391
2. California State University-Fresno (CA): $73,522
3. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $68,930
4. University of California-Davis (CA): $64,519
5. San Francisco State University (CA): $61,895
6. California State University-Chico (CA): $59,146
7. San Diego State University (CA): $55,115
8. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (CA): $54,605
9. California State University-Los Angeles (CA): $52,797

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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