Nutrition Sciences at University of Vermont

Burlington, VT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
35 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $33,389/yr (9% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Large (58,000 openings/yr)
ROI 7.9x earnings multiple (3.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #19 of 47 Nutrition Sciences programs Top 50%

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 $606K $597K $543K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 8.0x 7.9x 7.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.4x 3.4x 3.1x
Probability of Field Employment 52% 47% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 36 35 36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$75,560
Out-of-state: $175,560 (3.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$83,440
-10% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
7.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,462
81% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $33,389 per year, Nutrition Sciences graduates from University of Vermont earn slightly above the $30,533 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 7.9x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Nutrition Sciences's typical career paths, with 44% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,500 represents roughly 7 months of the $33,389 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #19 of 47 Nutrition Sciences programs, University of Vermont scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $60,462 show a 81% jump from the $33,389 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Vermont

University of Vermont accepts 60% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, enrolling 11,614 students in Burlington, VT.

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Nutrition Sciences at University of Vermont?
A score of 35/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Nutrition Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Nutrition Sciences careers?
With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $542,605 in decade earnings vs $605,607 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →