# Auburn University: Nutrition Science (bachelor's)

Auburn, AL. IPEDS 100858, CIP 30.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/auburn-university/majors/nutrition-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $22,149
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,579 (U.S. median for this major: $60,983 across 52 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $24,586)
- Rank in AL: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,404

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,579 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,681 | $72,062 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $17,627 | $76,149 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $20,558 | $88,811 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $25,808 | $111,491 | 4.4 years |
| 110k+ | $29,547 | $127,643 | 5.1 years |

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

## Nutrition Science at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | $56,579 | $26,000 | $24,323 | 82% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Auburn-Opelika, AL, $133,470 AL, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031): median wage $61,770 Auburn-Opelika, AL, $66,190 AL, $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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