# University of Nevada-Reno: Nutrition Science (bachelor's)

Reno, NV. IPEDS 182290, CIP 30.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nevada-reno/majors/nutrition-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,139
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,193 (U.S. median for this major: $60,983 across 52 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,100 (U.S. median $24,586)
- Rank in NV: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,790

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,193 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,674 | $55,512 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $13,125 | $57,488 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $14,537 | $63,672 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $18,317 | $80,228 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $21,646 | $94,809 | 4.6 years |

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

## Nutrition Science at NV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | $58,160 | $15,815 | $10,359 | 51% |
| University of Nevada-Reno | $57,193 | $20,100 | $15,927 | 61% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $116,380 Reno, NV, $112,260 NV, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031): median wage $81,920 Reno, NV, $69,030 NV, $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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