# Middle Tennessee State University: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (bachelor's)

Murfreesboro, TN. IPEDS 220978, CIP 19.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/middle-tennessee-state-university/majors/foods-nutrition-and-related-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,835
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,070 (U.S. median for this major: $55,747 across 49 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,853 (U.S. median $25,128)
- Rank in TN: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,677

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,070 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,289 | $40,500 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $10,273 | $44,790 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $13,007 | $56,711 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $16,935 | $73,837 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $19,046 | $83,041 | 4.2 years |

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

## Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Tennessee State University | $54,070 | $25,853 | $13,359 | 54% |

## Careers
- Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031): median wage $74,110 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, $67,620 TN, $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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