Nutrition Sciences
Interdisciplinary Studies
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,238 | $55,202 to $63,062 | 50 | 96% |
| Master's Degree | $69,015 | $63,020 to $72,404 | 23 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +6% (2025 to 2035), about 54,400 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,310 | +17.9% | 24,900 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $167,220 | +8.2% | 9,200 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $76,400 | +7.7% | 5,700 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,620 | +7.3% | 4,700 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $98,920 | +4.7% | 4,300 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $37,640 | +2.7% | 4,200 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Where this is studied
The 8 colleges where the most students complete a nutrition sciences program, of 147 that report one. Ordered by number of completions only: this is where people study it, not a judgement about where to.
- The University of Texas at Austin
- Texas A&M University-College Station
- University of Arizona
- Kansas State University
- University of Georgia
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus
- Tufts University
- University of Florida
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.