# University of Massachusetts-Lowell: Nutrition Science (bachelor's)

Lowell, MA. IPEDS 166513, CIP 30.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-lowell/majors/nutrition-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $69,604 (U.S. median for this major: $60,983 across 52 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,750 (U.S. median $24,586)
- Rank in MA: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (3 colleges, $68,021): +$1,583
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,621

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $69,604 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,943 | $43,451 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $10,199 | $44,570 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $12,141 | $53,056 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $16,460 | $71,930 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $26,139 | $114,227 | 3.8 years |

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

## Nutrition Science at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $69,604 | $29,750 | $17,163 | 65% |
| Simmons University | $68,021 | $27,000 | $25,265 | 72% |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $63,019 | $23,791 | $22,383 | 83% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $291,000 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $267,290 MA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031): median wage $77,840 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $76,660 MA, $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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