# Metropolitan State University of Denver: Nutrition Science (bachelor's)

Denver, CO. IPEDS 127565, CIP 30.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/metropolitan-state-university-of-denver/majors/nutrition-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,213
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,395 (U.S. median for this major: $60,983 across 52 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,750 (U.S. median $24,586)
- Rank in CO: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (3 colleges, $59,528): +$867
- Versus the U.S. median: -$588

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.76 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,395 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,481 | $59,410 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $12,436 | $59,195 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $14,927 | $71,053 | 3.6 years |
| 75-110k | $19,539 | $93,006 | 4.7 years |
| 110k+ | $23,822 | $113,393 | 5.7 years |

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

## Nutrition Science at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $60,395 | $26,750 | $15,327 | 32% |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $59,528 | $24,750 | $21,279 | 67% |
| University of Northern Colorado | $45,979 | $25,346 | $17,760 | 51% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $141,080 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $152,730 CO, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031): median wage $75,030 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, $75,510 CO, $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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