The Nutrition Science major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Health, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Health, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dietitians and Nutritionists SOC: 29-1031 Occupation: Dietitians and Nutritionists | $73,850 | 76,570 | N/A | N/A |
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1192 Occupation: Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,280 | 2,630 | N/A | N/A |
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1042 Occupation: Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,460 | 53,250 | N/A | N/A |
Natural Sciences Managers SOC: 11-9121 Occupation: Natural Sciences Managers | $161,180 | 100,870 | N/A | N/A |
Farm and Home Management Educators SOC: 25-9021 Occupation: Farm and Home Management Educators | $58,120 | 10,260 | N/A | N/A |
Dietetic Technicians SOC: 29-2051 Occupation: Dietetic Technicians | $37,040 | 29,950 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,850 | 76,570 |
| 2023 | $69,680 | 73,860 |
| 2022 | $66,450 | 69,880 |
| 2021 | $61,650 | 66,690 |
| 2020 | $63,090 | 66,330 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,280 | 2,630 |
| 2023 | $78,410 | 2,660 |
| 2022 | $76,440 | 2,420 |
| 2021 | $79,630 | 2,730 |
| 2020 | $72,220 | 2,270 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,460 | 53,250 |
| 2023 | $83,920 | 52,050 |
| 2022 | $81,650 | 49,920 |
| 2021 | $81,440 | 47,690 |
| 2020 | $85,600 | 51,500 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,180 | 100,870 |
| 2023 | $157,740 | 96,520 |
| 2022 | $144,440 | 82,570 |
| 2021 | $137,900 | 74,760 |
| 2020 | $137,940 | 75,870 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,120 | 10,260 |
| 2023 | $59,770 | 8,110 |
| 2022 | $53,450 | 8,220 |
| 2021 | $49,990 | 10,620 |
| 2020 | $51,550 | 8,090 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,040 | 29,950 |
| 2023 | $36,520 | 24,240 |
| 2022 | $33,960 | 19,690 |
| 2021 | $29,520 | 21,610 |
| 2020 | $30,110 | 26,430 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93,330 | 59,710 |
| 2023 | $91,100 | 61,220 |
| 2022 | $87,300 | 55,300 |
| 2021 | $82,530 | 47,050 |
| 2020 | $85,290 | 41,680 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,800 | 7,320 |
| 2023 | $86,950 | 7,490 |
| 2022 | $83,930 | 8,320 |
| 2021 | $81,500 | 6,820 |
| 2020 | $82,000 | 6,540 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,620 | 229,720 |
| 2023 | $105,650 | 225,360 |
| 2022 | $100,300 | 207,700 |
| 2021 | $102,720 | 191,830 |
| 2020 | $99,090 | 200,040 |