Program Analysis
Graduates earn $37,107/yr, edging above the $34,209 national average for Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
The 11.4x 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 — 55% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,125 debt-to-$37,107 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #23 out of 37 programs, Purdue University Global's financial outcomes for Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $37,107 to $41,644 over five years (12% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.