# Southern Utah University: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (bachelor's)

Cedar City, UT. IPEDS 230603, CIP 19.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-utah-university/majors/foods-nutrition-and-related-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $20,693
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,654 (U.S. median for this major: $55,747 across 49 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,050 (U.S. median $25,128)
- Rank in UT: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,093

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.47 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,654 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,070 | $27,133 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $7,235 | $32,340 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $9,297 | $41,558 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $12,487 | $55,817 | 6.2 years |
| 110k+ | $14,917 | $66,679 | 7.3 years |

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

## Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State University | $48,270 | $9,718 | $14,936 | 59% |
| Southern Utah University | $47,654 | $15,050 | $10,462 | 61% |

## Careers
- Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031): median wage not reported metro, $65,310 UT, $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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