Compare 50 Nutrition Sciences. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $41,607. Top programs: $64,929+.
With top graduates earning $64,929, Nutrition Sciences stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $23K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
University of California-Berkeley's Nutrition Sciences program leads with graduates earning $64,929, well above the $41,607 average across all programs. Cornell follows at $58,713, but NC State at Raleigh demonstrates how regional publics compete—delivering $56,784 with a 40% acceptance rate versus Cornell's 8%.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UC Berkeley graduates borrow $13,000 and face just a 4.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making strong outcomes truly affordable.
Highest program earnings: $64,929
Strong outcomes ($55,966) with 65% acceptance
4.2% payment burden | Excellent
14.8% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $64,929 | 97 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $58,713 | 45 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Challenging |
| #3 | $56,784 | 95 | $20,121 | Good | $23,000 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $55,966 | 72 | $21,500 | Good | $25,294 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Auburn UniversityPublic | $55,862 | 58 | $21,000 | Good | $43,605 | High |
| #6 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $55,707 | 22 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | High |
| #7 | $54,178 | 68 | $19,500 | Good | $25,729 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $53,852 | 166 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $53,466 | 72 | $26,814 | Good | $36,545 | High | |
| #10 | $52,882 | 66 | $20,484 | Good | $28,364 | Challenging | |
| #11 | University Of VermontPublic | $52,207 | 38 | $20,951 | Good | $48,000 | High |
| #12 | $50,894 | 61 | $21,500 | Good | $35,324 | High | |
| #13 | Russell Sage CollegePrivate | $50,721 | 11 | $22,000 | Good | $23,291 | Challenging |
| #14 | $50,628 | 8 | $21,250 | Good | $23,602 | Challenging | |
| #15 | College Of Saint BenedictPrivate | $50,626 | 20 | $26,944 | Manageable | $15,778 | Challenging |
| #16 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $50,439 | 33 | $22,869 | Good | $25,950 | High |
| #17 | $48,430 | 66 | $23,250 | Manageable | $37,401 | High | |
| #18 | Texas Woman's UniversityPublic | $47,826 | 67 | $19,218 | Good | $13,471 | Challenging |
| #19 | La Salle UniversityPrivate | $47,470 | 26 | $25,000 | Manageable | $31,871 | High |
| #20 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $47,022 | 135 | $19,620 | Good | $30,126 | High |
| #21 | $46,780 | 12 | $27,000 | Manageable | $25,775 | High | |
| #22 | $46,529 | 12 | $21,543 | Manageable | $19,500 | High | |
| #23 | $46,395 | 47 | $20,500 | Good | $25,645 | High | |
| #24 | $45,546 | 72 | $21,500 | Manageable | $13,743 | Challenging | |
| #25 | $44,785 | 34 | $20,500 | Manageable | $30,610 | 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.
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