Nutrition Sciences at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
Michigan State University graduates in nutrition sciences earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Michigan State University 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 |
| 11 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $64,441 | $56,559 | #34 | $20,764 |
| 12 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $63,292 | $56,983 | #27 | $27,575 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Michigan State University nutrition sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,759 one year after graduating and $66,437 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Michigan State University rank for nutrition sciences?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for nutrition sciences graduates, Michigan State University ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is nutrition sciences at Michigan State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for nutrition sciences ($60,053), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,170.
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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.