# Central Michigan University: Dietetics (bachelor's)

Mount Pleasant, MI. IPEDS 169248, CIP 51.31. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-michigan-university/majors/dietetics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,138
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,134 (U.S. median for this major: $55,893 across 70 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,560)
- Rank in MI: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (4 colleges, $57,719): -$2,585
- Versus the U.S. median: -$759

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.43 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,134 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,185 | $53,980 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $12,139 | $53,776 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $13,601 | $60,252 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $16,269 | $72,072 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $21,403 | $94,815 | 4.4 years |

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

## Dietetics at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan University | $59,211 | $30,769 | $15,407 | 46% |
| Michigan State University | $58,989 | $24,750 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Western Michigan University | $56,449 | $26,990 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Central Michigan University | $55,134 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 59% |

## Careers
- Dietitian / nutritionist (SOC 29-1030): median wage not reported metro, $66,850 MI, $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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