# University of Central Arkansas: Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (bachelor's)

Conway, AR. IPEDS 106704, CIP 19.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-central-arkansas/majors/foods-nutrition-and-related-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,556 (U.S. median for this major: $55,747 across 49 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,906 (U.S. median $25,128)
- Rank in AR: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,191

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,556 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,656 | $62,874 | 3.9 years |
| 30-48k | $13,988 | $60,009 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $16,203 | $69,511 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $20,318 | $87,164 | 5.4 years |
| 110k+ | $20,157 | $86,474 | 5.4 years |

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

## Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | $55,275 | $24,400 | $18,209 | 71% |
| University of Central Arkansas | $48,556 | $22,906 | $16,511 | 54% |

## Careers
- Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031): median wage $63,010 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, $65,540 AR, $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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