Nutrition Sciences at Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
32 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings $28,759/yr (-6% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Large (58,000 openings/yr)
ROI 9.6x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #23 of 47 Nutrition Sciences programs Top 50%

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 $623K $613K $555K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.7x 9.6x 8.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.6x 3.5x 3.2x
Probability of Field Employment 52% 47% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 33 32 33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$63,952
Out-of-state: $173,488 (3.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$83,004
-30% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,170
9.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$59,642
107% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $28,759/yr, Nutrition Sciences graduates from Michigan State University land near the $30,533 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 9.6x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,170 debt-to-$28,759 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #23 out of 47 programs, Michigan State University's Nutrition Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $28,759 to $59,642 over five years (107% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Michigan State University

With 84% of applicants admitted, Michigan State University prioritizes broad access, with 40,243 students enrolled in East Lansing, MI.

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Michigan State University's Nutrition Sciences program score?
This program scores 32/100 — on the lower end for Nutrition Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Nutrition Sciences to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Nutrition Sciences careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 44% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →