Nutrition Sciences at California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
California State University-Los Angeles graduates in nutrition sciences earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Los Angeles Compares for Nutrition Sciences
All 53 colleges reporting nutrition sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $79,391 | $72,241 | #3 | $35,161 |
| 2 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $75,508 | $81,031 | #1 | $33,669 |
| 3 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $73,522 | $66,900 | #6 | $23,211 |
| 4 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $70,867 | $73,362 | #2 | $27,724 |
| 5 | New York University New York, NY | $70,508 | $67,109 | #5 | $24,084 |
| 6 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $69,604 | $61,294 | #18 | — |
| 7 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $68,930 | $62,722 | #16 | $22,675 |
| 8 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $68,021 | $59,900 | #21 | — |
| 9 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $66,437 | $70,050 | #4 | $28,759 |
| 10 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $64,519 | $58,708 | #24 | $34,512 |
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| 46 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $53,933 | $56,731 | #32 | — |
| 47 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $53,775 | $54,673 | #43 | $34,726 |
| 48 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $53,006 | $55,155 | #42 | $30,042 |
| 49 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $52,797 | $48,042 | #51 | $31,096 |
| 50 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $51,802 | $55,591 | #40 | $32,525 |
| 51 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $49,739 | $53,361 | #46 | — |
| 52 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $45,979 | $42,999 | #52 | $39,258 |
Other Nutrition Sciences Credentials at California State University-Los Angeles
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $82,455 | $20,750 |
Other Majors at California State University-Los Angeles by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Los Angeles nutrition sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,096 one year after graduating and $52,797 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Los Angeles rank for nutrition sciences?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for nutrition sciences graduates, California State University-Los Angeles ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #51 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is nutrition sciences at California State University-Los Angeles worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for nutrition sciences ($60,053), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,979.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.