Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in dietetics and clinical nutrition services earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Carolina University Compares for Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
All 70 colleges reporting dietetics and clinical nutrition services 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 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,578 | $62,401 | #14 | $23,110 |
| 2 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $66,649 | $60,646 | #21 | — |
| 3 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $64,048 | $60,960 | #20 | — |
| 4 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $63,799 | $63,417 | #10 | $17,669 |
| 5 | Viterbo University La Crosse, WI | $63,328 | $65,896 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $63,323 | $60,270 | #23 | — |
| 7 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $62,457 | $63,500 | #9 | — |
| 8 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $62,145 | $66,145 | #1 | — |
| 9 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $61,079 | $60,157 | #24 | $33,319 |
| 10 | D'Youville University Buffalo, NY | $60,998 | $58,057 | #38 | $47,888 |
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| 49 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $54,394 | $53,442 | #58 | — |
| 50 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $54,391 | $57,213 | #44 | $33,958 |
| 51 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $54,301 | $56,257 | #48 | $49,443 |
| 52 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $53,622 | $57,544 | #40 | $17,970 |
| 53 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $53,621 | $57,493 | #42 | — |
| 54 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $52,470 | $55,848 | #51 | $29,422 |
| 55 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $52,463 | $56,300 | #47 | $20,900 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University dietetics and clinical nutrition services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,970 one year after graduating and $53,622 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for dietetics and clinical nutrition services?
Among 70 colleges reporting earnings for dietetics and clinical nutrition services graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #52 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is dietetics and clinical nutrition services at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for dietetics and clinical nutrition services ($55,753), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,952.
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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.