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

Harrisonburg, VA. IPEDS 232423, CIP 19.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/james-madison-university/majors/foods-nutrition-and-related-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,860
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,501 (U.S. median for this major: $55,747 across 49 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,000 (U.S. median $25,128)
- Rank in VA: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $74,005 | $25,000 | $24,953 | 86% |
| James Madison University | $59,501 | $19,000 | $23,322 | 80% |
| Radford University | $55,422 | not reported | $14,578 | 49% |

## Careers
- Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031): median wage not reported Harrisonburg, VA, $77,380 VA, $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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