Nutrition & Food Science at University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
50
Optimistic
49
Base Case
50
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,986/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (306,000 openings/yr)
ROI
14.2x earnings multiple (4.8x 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 | $558K | $552K | $509K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.3x | 14.2x | 13.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.8x | 4.8x | 4.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 52% | 47% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 50 | 49 | 50 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$38,992
Out-of-state: $115,088 (4.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,250
8.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,070
69% growth from Year 1
About University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas has a 72% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with 27,312 students enrolled in Fayetteville, AR.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Arkansas →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Nutrition & Food Science at University of Arkansas?
A score of 49/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Nutrition & Food Science. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Nutrition & Food Science careers?
With 45% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $508,710 in decade earnings vs $557,861 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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