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Nutrition Sciences at California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $23,211/yr (-24% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Large (58,000 openings/yr)

ROI 13.8x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #40 of 47 Nutrition Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Nutrition Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$376K	$385K	$383K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.5x	13.8x	13.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.0x	5.1x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	47%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	25	24	24

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$27,920

Out-of-state: $75,440 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,920

7% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,000

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $23,211 place California State University-Fresno below the $30,533 national median for Nutrition Sciences — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Nutrition Sciences programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Nutrition Sciences's typical career paths, with 44% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -2% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $23,211 far exceeding the $11,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #40 of 47 Nutrition Sciences programs, California State University-Fresno falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About California State University-Fresno

California State University-Fresno accepts 96% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 21,070 students in Fresno, CA. With 56% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

Biological scientists, all other $93,330/yr

View all 9 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Nutrition Sciences at California State University-Fresno?

A score of 24/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Nutrition Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Nutrition Sciences careers?

With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $382,529 in decade earnings vs $376,072 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Nutrition Sciences from California State University-Fresno?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →