Compare 17 Nutrition Sciences. programs in the West. Average earnings: $37,128.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Nutrition Sciences tells a different story. Across 17 programs in the West, earnings range from $17,162 to $64,929—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
At the top, University of California-Berkeley produces Nutrition Sciences graduates earning $64,929, nearly double the $37,128 average. UC Davis follows with $53,852, while University of Arizona delivers $47,022—all three demonstrating that strong outcomes come from focused programs, not institutional prestige alone.
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 the top program surprisingly affordable.
Highest program earnings: $64,929
Strong outcomes ($47,022) with 86% 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 | $53,852 | 166 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | Challenging | |
| #3 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $47,022 | 135 | $19,620 | Good | $30,126 | High |
| #4 | $45,546 | 72 | $21,500 | Manageable | $13,743 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $42,604 | 16 | $18,500 | Manageable | $30,988 | High | |
| #6 | $40,333 | 27 | $20,470 | Manageable | $22,566 | High | |
| #7 | $39,738 | 52 | $18,922 | Manageable | $26,150 | High | |
| #8 | Seattle Pacific UniversityPrivate | $39,317 | 17 | $24,000 | Challenging | $37,687 | High |
| #9 | $34,878 | 112 | $15,000 | Manageable | $25,565 | High | |
| #10 | $34,384 | 110 | $16,000 | Challenging | $15,000 | High | |
| #11 | $32,785 | 55 | $20,000 | High | $36,000 | High | |
| #12 | $31,096 | 68 | $13,000 | Challenging | $12,526 | High | |
| #13 | $30,620 | 57 | $15,371 | High | $19,732 | High | |
| #14 | $28,753 | 42 | $19,450 | High | $20,906 | High | |
| #15 | $25,490 | 64 | $16,552 | High | $17,585 | High | |
| #16 | $22,675 | 60 | $18,500 | High | $35,000 | High | |
| #17 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $17,162 | 25 | $11,069 | High | $9,699 | 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 →
