The cost of attending college or university seems to consistently trend upwards. And while it’s true that you have to be prepared to make a financial commitment to your post-secondary education, there are ways that you can reduce the overall cost. Plan ahead. Compare the costs and benefits of earning an associate degree versus a bachelor’s degree. Explore scholarship opportunities and financial aid. Become informed about available tax credits and deductions. And of course, investigate tuition fees at both public and private institutions. To help you get started, here are the typical costs for a nutrition science degree:

average yearly tuition as per the most recent US census data
$ 12,225 per year
Average in-state tuition in 2017

46% above average compared to other degrees

$ 30,865 per year
Average out-of-state tuition in 2017

54% above average compared to other degrees

$ 40,169 per year
Average private tuition in 2017

24% above average compared to other degrees

What do nutrition science graduates earn?

Nutrition science students make an average of $48,959 per year after graduation. This is 27% below average compared to other undergraduate degrees.

24% of nutrition science graduates are underpaid (those who make less than $40,000 per year.) This rate is high compared to other degrees across the country.

$ 48,959 per year
Average graduate salary in 2017

Bottom 8% of degrees

24%
% of people underpaid in 2019

17% above average compared to other degrees

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