# North Carolina A & T State University: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (bachelor's)

Greensboro, NC. IPEDS 199102, CIP 19.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/north-carolina-a-and-t-state-university/majors/foods-nutrition-and-related-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,054 (U.S. median for this major: $55,747 across 49 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,000 (U.S. median $25,128)
- Rank in NC: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,307

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.48 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,054 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,223 | $36,839 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $9,462 | $42,390 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $11,973 | $53,639 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $16,454 | $73,714 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $17,311 | $77,553 | 2.3 years |

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

## Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina A & T State University | $67,054 | $31,000 | $10,846 | 57% |
| Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | $50,571 | $27,000 | $27,426 | 49% |

## Careers
- Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031): median wage $63,910 Greensboro-High Point, NC, $67,560 NC, $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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