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Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services at University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,224/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk High (55% exposed)

Job Market Medium (10,200 openings/yr)

ROI 10.6x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #33 of 37 Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$509K	$507K	$472K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.6x	10.6x	9.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.9x	4.8x	4.5x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	45%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	24	24	22

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$48,040

Out-of-state: $104,816 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,828

-54% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,554

6.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,282

64% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $28,224/yr fall 17% below the $34,209 national median for Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 10.6x 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 — 55% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $15,554 debt-to-$28,224 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #33 out of 37 programs, University of Northern Colorado's financial outcomes for Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $28,224 to $46,282 over five years (64% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado has a 86% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 5,693 in Greeley, CO.

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Top Career Paths

Dietitians and nutritionists $73,850/yr

Dietetic technicians $37,040/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Northern Colorado's Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services program score?

This program scores 24/100 — on the lower end for Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 55% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services earnings lower at University of Northern Colorado?

Lower starting pay at University of Northern Colorado 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 →