Is your future salary worth the time in school?
After graduation, nutrition science graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $62,191, while the bottom 20% make closer to $33,492. The median grad salary is $45,639.
Nutrition Science graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition science is $35,049, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $35,282.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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