Compare 9 Human Nutrition. programs in Texas. Average earnings: $47,209.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Human Nutrition tells a different story. Across 9 programs, earnings range from $39,366 to $53,360—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
The University of Texas at Austin's Human Nutrition program leads with graduates earning $53,360, well above the $47,209 average. Texas A&M College Station follows closely at $51,925, proving that public universities dominate this field regardless of overall institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Texas A&M College Station graduates borrow $17,804 and face just an 8.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $53,360
Strong outcomes ($51,925) with 63% acceptance
8.3% payment burden | Good
21.5% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $53,360 | 145 | $20,500 | Good | $26,632 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $51,925 | 8 | $17,804 | Good | $32,258 | High | |
| #3 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $51,917 | 23 | $23,000 | Good | $50,786 | High |
| #4 | University Of HoustonPublic | $47,425 | 168 | $18,194 | Good | $18,072 | Challenging |
| #5 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $47,206 | 87 | $21,000 | Good | $22,500 | High |
| #6 | $47,093 | 15 | $23,409 | Manageable | $18,080 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $46,464 | 17 | $21,983 | Manageable | $19,433 | High | |
| #8 | Texas Woman's UniversityPublic | $40,121 | 20 | $19,218 | Manageable | $13,471 | High |
| #9 | Lamar UniversityPublic | $39,366 | 23 | $21,250 | Manageable | $11,359 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
