# Bluffton University: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (bachelor's)

Bluffton, OH. IPEDS 201371, CIP 19.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bluffton-university/majors/foods-nutrition-and-related-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,378 (U.S. median for this major: $55,747 across 49 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,128)
- Rank in OH: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (3 colleges, $55,659): -$8,281
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,369

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.06 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,378 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,363 | $66,434 | 5.6 years |
| 30-48k | $16,689 | $67,757 | 5.7 years |
| 48-75k | $18,469 | $74,984 | 6.3 years |
| 75-110k | $21,233 | $86,206 | 7.2 years |
| 110k+ | $26,321 | $106,863 | 9.0 years |

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

## Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | $57,859 | $26,654 | $17,339 | 88% |
| Ohio University | $55,659 | $25,330 | $21,637 | 66% |
| Bluffton University | $47,378 | $27,000 | $19,943 | 53% |

## Careers
- Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031): median wage $61,000 Lima, OH, $69,530 OH, $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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