# Indiana University of Pennsylvania: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (bachelor's)

Indiana, PA. IPEDS 213020, CIP 19.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-university-of-pennsylvania-main-campus/majors/foods-nutrition-and-related-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $23,996
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,115 (U.S. median for this major: $55,747 across 49 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,128)
- Rank in PA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,632

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,115 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,364 | $53,783 | 3.3 years |
| 30-48k | $11,851 | $51,552 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $14,516 | $63,145 | 3.9 years |
| 75-110k | $19,722 | $85,791 | 5.3 years |
| 110k+ | $21,933 | $95,409 | 5.8 years |

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

## Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | $52,115 | $27,000 | $16,804 | 56% |

## Careers
- Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031): median wage not reported metro, $67,410 PA, $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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