Nutrition Sciences at Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS · Master's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Mississippi State University graduates in nutrition sciences earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Mississippi State 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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| 19 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $62,427 | $54,974 | #22 | — |
| 20 | Bastyr University Kenmore, WA | $62,198 | $57,209 | #20 | $30,510 |
| 21 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $59,109 | $63,078 | #16 | $49,871 |
| 22 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $57,622 | $69,913 | #10 | $47,295 |
Other Majors at Mississippi State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $128,049 | $96,306 | #122 of 861 |
| Civil Engineering | $110,821 | $87,691 | #10 of 81 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,234 | $64,893 | #219 of 349 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $86,410 | $63,904 | #9 of 14 |
| Taxation | $85,149 | $62,767 | #29 of 30 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $58,226 | $42,004 | #160 of 302 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $57,090 | $45,794 | #402 of 453 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,427 | $38,708 | #153 of 165 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $47,181 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,167 | $42,451 | #371 of 380 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $42,569 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mississippi State University nutrition sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,295 one year after graduating and $57,622 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mississippi State University rank for nutrition sciences?
Among 22 colleges reporting earnings for nutrition sciences graduates, Mississippi State University ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is nutrition sciences at Mississippi State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for nutrition sciences ($67,126).
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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.