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Nutrition Sciences at Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
31 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
30
Pessimistic
Earnings $39,317/yr (29% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Large (58,000 openings/yr)
ROI 3.0x earnings multiple
Ranked #26 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 $471K $473K $449K
Earnings Multiple 3.0x 3.0x 2.9x
Probability of Field Employment 52% 47% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 32 31 30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$155,256
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$99,280
36% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
7.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $39,317 put Seattle Pacific University's Nutrition Sciences program 29% above the national median of $30,533 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The financial case is thin at 3.0x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

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 5% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $26,000 represents roughly 8 months of the $39,317 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #26 of 47 Nutrition Sciences programs, Seattle Pacific University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Seattle Pacific University

Seattle Pacific University accepts 91% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 2,073 students in Seattle, WA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $99,280 — 36% less than the list price.

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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 →

Compare & Explore

Compare this program → View all 47 schools offering Nutrition Sciences →

Nutrition Sciences at Other Schools

La Salle University ($47,470) Texas A & M University-College Station ($40,504) University of Northern Colorado ($39,258) University of Hawaii at Manoa ($37,993) Metropolitan State University of Denver ($37,213) University of Nevada-Reno ($37,139) University of California-Berkeley ($35,161) San Diego State University ($34,878)

Other Majors at Seattle Pacific University

Computer Science ($82,557) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($81,671) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($81,199) Engineering, General ($71,770) Mechanical Engineering ($71,039) Business/Commerce, General ($56,283) Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations ($44,823) Economics ($41,502)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Nutrition Sciences at Seattle Pacific University?
A score of 31/100 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 $448,809 in decade earnings vs $471,113 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →