Nutrition & Food Science at Utah State University
Logan, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
47
Optimistic
46
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,689/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (306,000 openings/yr)
ROI
13.5x earnings multiple (5.0x 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 | $501K | $500K | $469K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.6x | 13.5x | 12.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.0x | 5.0x | 4.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 52% | 47% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 47 | 46 | 46 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$36,912
Out-of-state: $99,208 (5.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,091
3.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,975
44% growth from Year 1
About Utah State University
With 94% of applicants admitted, Utah State University prioritizes broad access, serving a student body of 20,342 in Logan, UT.
See all programs and financial aid at Utah State University →Top Career Paths
Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary
$77,280/yr
Dietitians and nutritionists
$73,850/yr
Food service managers
$65,310/yr
Compare & Explore
Nutrition & Food Science at Other Schools
Other Majors at Utah State University
Explore the Trade Alternative
Not every career requires a four-year degree. Trade programs in related fields can offer competitive salaries with a fraction of the student loan burden.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Nutrition & Food Science at Utah State University?
A score of 46/100 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 $469,285 in decade earnings vs $500,777 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
See full methodology →