# University of North Carolina at Greensboro: Nutrition Science (bachelor's)

Greensboro, NC. IPEDS 199148, CIP 30.19. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-greensboro/majors/nutrition-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,525
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,802 (U.S. median for this major: $60,983 across 52 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,656 (U.S. median $24,586)
- Rank in NC: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,181

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,802 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,305 | $31,850 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $8,082 | $35,238 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $11,605 | $50,598 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $16,979 | $74,028 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $19,580 | $85,369 | 4.7 years |

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

## Nutrition Science at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $75,508 | $22,511 | $17,303 | 85% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $51,802 | $26,656 | $10,965 | 56% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $154,100 Greensboro-High Point, NC, $173,870 NC, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031): median wage $63,910 Greensboro-High Point, NC, $67,560 NC, $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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