Nutrition & Food Science at Weber State University
Ogden, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
41
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,714/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk
High (45% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (306,000 openings/yr)
ROI
16.3x earnings multiple (6.1x 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 | $409K | $416K | $406K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.0x | 16.3x | 15.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.0x | 6.1x | 5.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 52% | 47% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 42 | 41 | 42 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,564
Out-of-state: $68,336 (6.1x ROI)
About Weber State University
enrolling 15,619 students in Ogden, UT.
See all programs and financial aid at Weber 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Weber State University's Nutrition & Food Science program score?
This program scores 41/100 — on the lower end for Nutrition & Food Science. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Nutrition & Food Science to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Nutrition & Food Science careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 45% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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