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Nutrition Sciences at University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
42 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
42
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings $27,724/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Large (58,000 openings/yr)
ROI 17.7x earnings multiple (6.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #6 of 47 Nutrition Sciences programs Top 25%

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 $818K $792K $691K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 18.3x 17.7x 15.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.8x 6.5x 5.7x
Probability of Field Employment 52% 47% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 43 42 44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$44,720
Out-of-state: $120,880 (6.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$55,264
-24% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,205
9.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$76,767
177% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $27,724/yr, roughly in line with the $30,533 national median for Nutrition Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 17.7x 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 16% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,205 debt-to-$27,724 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #6 out of 47 programs, University of Georgia's Nutrition Sciences program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $27,724 to $76,767 over five years (177% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Georgia

University of Georgia accepts 37% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, one of the larger campuses at 31,310 students in Athens, GA.

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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 Georgia

Computer Science ($79,546) Management Information Systems and Services ($78,190) Computer Engineering ($77,882) Mechanical Engineering ($73,872) Civil Engineering ($73,327) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($73,307) Finance and Financial Management Services ($67,444) International Business ($67,371)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Georgia's Nutrition Sciences program score?
This program scores 42/100 — 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 does University of Georgia rank so high for Nutrition Sciences?
The #6 ranking out of 47 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →