# Appalachian State University: Dietetics (bachelor's)

Boone, NC. IPEDS 197869, CIP 51.31. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/appalachian-state-university/majors/dietetics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,934
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,403 (U.S. median for this major: $55,893 across 70 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,025 (U.S. median $24,560)
- Rank in NC: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (3 colleges, $52,463): -$2,060
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,490

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,403 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,325 | $39,445 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $11,600 | $49,068 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $15,204 | $64,313 | 3.8 years |
| 75-110k | $20,840 | $88,153 | 5.2 years |
| 110k+ | $22,382 | $94,676 | 5.6 years |

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

## Dietetics at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Carolina University | $53,622 | $24,905 | $13,315 | 60% |
| East Carolina University | $52,463 | $21,000 | $15,739 | 63% |
| Appalachian State University | $50,403 | $25,025 | $16,836 | 75% |

## Careers
- Dietitian / nutritionist (SOC 29-1030): median wage not reported metro, $67,560 NC, $76,400 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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