# Michigan State University: Dietetics (bachelor's)

East Lansing, MI. IPEDS 171100, CIP 51.31. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/michigan-state-university/majors/dietetics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,301
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,989 (U.S. median for this major: $55,893 across 70 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,750 (U.S. median $24,560)
- Rank in MI: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (4 colleges, $57,719): +$1,270
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,096

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,989 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 | $7,068 | $29,968 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $10,830 | $45,919 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $16,521 | $70,049 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $22,703 | $96,261 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $28,546 | $121,035 | 4.7 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 $67,480 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $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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