# University of Connecticut-Avery Point: Nutrition Science (bachelor's)

Groton, CT. IPEDS 436827, CIP 30.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-connecticut-avery-point/majors/nutrition-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,575
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,292 (U.S. median for this major: $60,983 across 52 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,586)
- Rank in CT: 3 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (5 colleges, $63,292): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,309

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,292 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,996 | $39,133 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $8,371 | $36,414 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $11,221 | $48,811 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $18,706 | $81,371 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $21,757 | $94,643 | 3.7 years |

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

## Nutrition Science at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | $63,292 | $27,000 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $63,292 | $27,000 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $63,292 | $27,000 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $63,292 | $27,000 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $63,292 | $27,000 | $16,403 | 65% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $217,480 Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT, $210,670 CT, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031): median wage $78,040 Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT, $80,600 CT, $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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