Does your dream degree lead to your dream salary?
After graduation, human nutrition graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $62,001, while the bottom 20% make closer to $33,390. The median grad salary is $45,499.
Human Nutrition graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in human nutrition is $34,750, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $43,385.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
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Wage Range Median Wage
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