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

Stamford, CT. IPEDS 436836, CIP 30.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-connecticut-stamford/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: 4 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 4.51 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 | $11,632 | $52,460 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $11,792 | $53,182 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $16,052 | $72,395 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $21,916 | $98,841 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $28,354 | $127,877 | 5.0 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 $204,250 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $210,670 CT, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031): median wage $82,880 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area, $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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