Dietetics & Nutrition at Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,107/yr (8% vs median)
AI Risk
High (55% exposed)
Job Market
Medium (10,200 openings/yr)
ROI
11.4x earnings multiple (8.0x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Dietetics & Nutrition graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $457K | $462K | $440K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.3x | 11.4x | 10.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.9x | 8.0x | 7.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 51% | 45% | 32% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 32 | 31 | 27 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$40,440
Out-of-state: $57,684 (8.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,125
8.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$41,644
12% growth from Year 1
About Purdue University Global
serving a student body of 31,502 in West Lafayette, IN. With 48% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at Purdue University Global →Top Career Paths
Dietitians and nutritionists
$73,850/yr
Dietetic technicians
$37,040/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Purdue University Global's Dietetics & Nutrition program score?
This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Dietetics & Nutrition. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Dietetics & Nutrition to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Dietetics & Nutrition careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 55% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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