Nutrition & Food Science at The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,836/yr (20% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (306,000 openings/yr)
ROI
9.8x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)
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 | $462K | $465K | $443K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.7x | 9.8x | 9.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.5x | 3.5x | 3.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 52% | 47% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 48 | 47 | 45 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$47,600
Out-of-state: $132,800 (3.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,719
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
About The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama has a 76% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 32,323 students in Tuscaloosa, AL.
See all programs and financial aid at The University of Alabama →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 The University of Alabama's Nutrition & Food Science program score?
This program scores 47/100 — on the lower end for Nutrition & Food Science. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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