# University of Akron Main Campus: Dietetics (bachelor's)

Akron, OH. IPEDS 200800, CIP 51.31. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-akron-main-campus/majors/dietetics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $47,242
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,527 (U.S. median for this major: $55,893 across 70 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,560)
- Rank in OH: 6 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (9 colleges, $56,183): -$656
- Versus the U.S. median: -$366

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.51 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,527 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,413 | $46,963 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $10,131 | $45,691 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $13,519 | $60,971 | 3.0 years |
| 75-110k | $17,800 | $80,278 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $20,226 | $91,219 | 4.5 years |

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

## Dietetics at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dayton | $60,873 | not reported | $29,533 | 80% |
| Miami University-Oxford | $60,381 | $22,993 | $28,384 | 80% |
| University of Cincinnati | $59,703 | $27,000 | $25,648 | 75% |
| Ohio State University | $58,821 | $22,750 | $17,339 | 88% |
| Kent State University at Kent | $56,183 | $27,000 | $20,787 | 64% |
| University of Akron Main Campus | $55,527 | $27,000 | $13,946 | 52% |
| Bowling Green State University | $54,796 | $26,000 | $24,022 | 64% |
| Youngstown State University | $51,687 | $27,729 | $12,767 | 51% |
| Ashland University | $50,359 | $27,000 | $21,988 | 61% |

## Careers
- Dietitian / nutritionist (SOC 29-1030): median wage $74,090 Akron, OH, $69,530 OH, $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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