Nutrition Sciences at College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
College of Saint Benedict graduates in nutrition sciences earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How College of Saint Benedict 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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| 22 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $62,128 | $64,499 | #7 | $33,381 |
| 23 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $62,087 | $63,124 | #14 | $23,843 |
| 24 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $61,895 | $56,320 | #38 | $30,620 |
| 25 | College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN | $61,790 | $59,023 | #23 | $28,402 |
| 26 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $61,238 | $62,896 | #15 | $33,389 |
| 27 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $60,728 | $57,800 | #26 | $30,508 |
| 28 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $60,395 | $56,481 | #36 | $37,213 |
Other Majors at College of Saint Benedict by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $87,159 | $64,410 | #146 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,492 | $75,656 | #551 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,901 | $54,373 | #155 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,777 | $35,104 | #206 of 565 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $64,449 | — | #11 of 137 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $64,430 | $45,702 | #93 of 660 |
| Biology | $60,050 | $35,800 | #332 of 841 |
| Psychology | $57,475 | $41,029 | #155 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,753 | — | #196 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,487 | $43,466 | #188 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of Saint Benedict nutrition sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,402 one year after graduating and $61,790 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of Saint Benedict rank for nutrition sciences?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for nutrition sciences graduates, College of Saint Benedict ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is nutrition sciences at College of Saint Benedict worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for nutrition sciences ($60,053), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,250.
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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.