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Nutrition Sciences at University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree
24 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
24
Optimistic
24
Base Case
23
Pessimistic
Earnings $21,031/yr (-31% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Large (58,000 openings/yr)
ROI 14.6x earnings multiple (3.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #41 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 $363K $374K $374K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.2x 14.6x 14.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.2x 3.3x 3.3x
Probability of Field Employment 52% 47% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 24 24 23

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,524
Out-of-state: $114,636 (3.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$25,404
0% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,500
9.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $21,031 per year, Nutrition Sciences graduates from University of Florida earn below the $30,533 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 14.6x 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 — 44% task exposure — and the -3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $16,500 debt-to-$21,031 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #41 out of 47 programs, University of Florida's financial outcomes for Nutrition Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Florida

A 24% acceptance rate puts University of Florida in competitive admissions territory, one of the larger campuses at 34,102 students in Gainesville, FL.

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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

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Nutrition Sciences at Other Schools

La Salle University ($47,470) Texas A & M University-College Station ($40,504) Seattle Pacific University ($39,317) 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)

Other Majors at University of Florida

Computer and Information Sciences, General ($90,651) Computer Engineering ($87,949) Chemical Engineering ($87,164) Fire Protection ($86,740) Systems Engineering ($85,698) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($85,243) Construction Engineering Technologies ($79,410) Materials Engineering ($79,200)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Florida's Nutrition Sciences program score?
This program scores 24/100 — on the lower end for Nutrition Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Nutrition Sciences to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Nutrition Sciences careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 44% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Nutrition Sciences earnings lower at University of Florida?
Lower starting pay at University of Florida may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →