Compare 49 Nutrition Sciences. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $57,328. Top programs: $79,391+.
With top Nutrition Sciences graduates earning $79,391, this is a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $22K across 49 ranked programs—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
Topping the list, UC Berkeley's Nutrition Sciences program delivers $79,391 in median earnings for a cohort of 103 graduates. North Carolina State follows at $75,508—a regional public outperforming most private institutions in this field. The national average across all 49 programs sits at $57,328, meaning the top programs produce graduates earning nearly $22K above the field average.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UC Berkeley graduates borrow just $13,000 in student loans and face a 3.1% payment burden, landing firmly in the 'Excellent' category. For families weighing parent loans as well, Berkeley still leads with an 11.1% family burden—rated 'Good'—meaning combined debt remains manageable against what graduates actually earn.
Highest program earnings: $79,391
Strong outcomes ($69,604) with 83% acceptance rate
3.1% payment burden | Excellent
11.1% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $79,391 | 103 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Good | |
| #2 | $75,508 | 126 | $20,121 | Excellent | $23,000 | Manageable | |
| #3 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $70,867 | 99 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Manageable |
| #4 | New York UniversityPrivate | $70,508 | 48 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | High |
| #5 | $69,604 | 18 | $23,704 | Excellent | $18,400 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $68,930 | 74 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $68,485 | 24 | — | — | — | — |
| #8 | $66,437 | 54 | $23,250 | Excellent | $37,401 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $64,519 | 136 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $64,441 | 55 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $63,292 | 39 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Challenging | |
| #12 | $63,077 | 53 | $26,814 | Good | $36,545 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $63,019 | 62 | $22,763 | Excellent | $26,243 | Manageable | |
| #14 | $63,010 | 71 | $25,000 | Good | $38,368 | Challenging | |
| #15 | $62,289 | 146 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Challenging | |
| #16 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | $62,128 | 163 | $21,250 | Excellent | $27,283 | Challenging |
| #17 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $62,087 | 31 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,443 | Manageable |
| #18 | $61,895 | 110 | $15,371 | Excellent | $19,732 | Manageable | |
| #19 | College Of Saint BenedictPrivate | $61,790 | 19 | $26,944 | Good | $15,778 | Manageable |
| #20 | University Of VermontPublic | $61,238 | 45 | $20,951 | Excellent | $48,000 | High |
| #21 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $60,728 | 28 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Challenging |
| #22 | $60,395 | 56 | $21,500 | Excellent | $13,743 | Manageable | |
| #23 | $59,528 | 36 | $20,000 | Excellent | $36,000 | Challenging | |
| #24 | $59,329 | 59 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Challenging | |
| #25 | $59,146 | 52 | $16,552 | Excellent | $17,585 | Manageable |
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