Nutrition Sciences at Boston University
Boston, MA · Master's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Boston University graduates in nutrition sciences earn 26% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 72% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Boston University Compares for Nutrition Sciences
All 22 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 | Boston University Boston, MA | $84,870 | $74,737 | #5 | $60,684 |
| 2 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $82,455 | $75,029 | #4 | — |
| 3 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $80,997 | $71,326 | #7 | $62,757 |
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $79,247 | $75,427 | #3 | $48,153 |
| 5 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $74,055 | $70,187 | #8 | $50,818 |
| 6 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $73,186 | $74,431 | #6 | $21,807 |
| 7 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $71,621 | $75,516 | #2 | $33,710 |
| 8 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $70,100 | $79,570 | #1 | $51,001 |
| 9 | University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT | $69,578 | $62,642 | #18 | $66,323 |
| 10 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $69,166 | $63,618 | #14 | $64,343 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Boston University nutrition sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,684 one year after graduating and $84,870 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Boston University rank for nutrition sciences?
Among 22 colleges reporting earnings for nutrition sciences graduates, Boston University ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is nutrition sciences at Boston University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% more than the national median for nutrition sciences ($67,126), and the median federal debt at graduation is $61,371.
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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.