# California State Polytechnic University-Pomona: Nutrition Science (bachelor's)

Pomona, CA. IPEDS 110529, CIP 30.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/california-state-polytechnic-university-pomona/majors/nutrition-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,384
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,605 (U.S. median for this major: $60,983 across 52 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,250 (U.S. median $24,586)
- Rank in CA: 8 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Nutrition Science at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley | $79,391 | $16,182 | $13,481 | 93% |
| California State University-Fresno | $73,522 | $11,375 | $7,000 | 57% |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $68,930 | $17,620 | $16,665 | 86% |
| University of California-Davis | $64,519 | $14,166 | $14,741 | 86% |
| San Francisco State University | $61,895 | $17,137 | $12,278 | 50% |
| California State University-Chico | $59,146 | $19,272 | $14,480 | 63% |
| San Diego State University | $55,115 | $18,000 | $15,364 | 76% |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $54,605 | $17,250 | $11,531 | 68% |
| California State University-Los Angeles | $52,797 | $14,493 | $3,967 | 53% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $193,340 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, $210,230 CA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031): median wage $95,450 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, $98,850 CA, $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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