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Nutrition & Food Science at Framingham State University

Framingham, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $41,932/yr (33% vs median)

AI Risk High (45% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (306,000 openings/yr)

ROI 12.5x earnings multiple (8.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #1 of 38 Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$588K	$580K	$530K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.6x	12.5x	11.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.3x	8.2x	7.5x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	47%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	62	61	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,520

Out-of-state: $70,840 (8.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$66,792

-44% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,125

6.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$62,081

48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $41,932 per year, Nutrition & Food Science graduates from Framingham State University significantly outpace the $31,506 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

The 12.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,125 debt-to-$41,932 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #1 out of 38 programs, Framingham State University's Nutrition & Food Science program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $41,932 to $62,081 shows 48% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Framingham State University

With 85% of applicants admitted, Framingham State University prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,556 students in Framingham, MA.

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Top Career Paths

Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary $77,280/yr

Dietitians and nutritionists $73,850/yr

Food service managers $65,310/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Framingham State University's Nutrition & Food Science program score?

This program scores 61/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Nutrition & Food Science graduates.

How vulnerable is Nutrition & Food Science to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Nutrition & Food Science careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 45% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does Framingham State University rank so high for Nutrition & Food Science?

The #1 ranking out of 38 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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