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Nutrition Sciences Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Nutrition Sciences but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Nutrition Sciences but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Nutrition Sciences majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Nutrition Sciences majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Nutrition Sciences majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Dieticians and Nutritionists | 57,800 |
| 6 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Registered Nurses | 64,800 |
| 3 | Recreation and Fitness Workers | 31,500 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 51,600 |
| 2 | Food Service and Lodging Managers | 61,600 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 35,100 |
| 2 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 55,000 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 42,200 |
| 2 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 79,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Nutrition Sciences majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Nutrition Sciences majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Dieticians and Nutritionists | 67,800 |
| 14 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Registered Nurses | 75,600 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 103,000 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 36,500 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 12,700 |
| 2 | Food Service and Lodging Managers | 76,100 |
| 2 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 126,000 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 48,200 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 24,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Nutrition Sciences majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Nutrition Sciences majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Dieticians and Nutritionists | 75,200 |
| 8 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 7 | Postsecondary Teachers | 85,500 |
| 6 | Physicians and Surgeons | 310,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 70,900 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 122,000 |
| 2 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 127,000 |
| 2 | Food Service and Lodging Managers | 93,400 |
| 2 | Chiropractors | 120,000 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 110,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Nutrition Sciences majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Nutrition Sciences majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Hospitals | 64,800 |
| 10 | Health services, n.e.c. | 61,800 |
| 6 | Eating and drinking places | 46,700 |
| 4 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 56,200 |
| 4 | Elementary and secondary schools | 52,100 |
| 3 | Social services, n.e.c. | 52,300 |
| 3 | Administration of human resources programs | 58,000 |
| 3 | Nursing and personal care facilities | 58,600 |
| 3 | Miscellaneous entertainment and recreation services | 33,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Nutrition Sciences majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Nutrition Sciences majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Hospitals | 77,500 |
| 11 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 9 | Health services, n.e.c. | 73,700 |
| 7 | Elementary and secondary schools | 42,800 |
| 5 | Colleges and universities | 77,300 |
| 4 | Eating and drinking places | 64,400 |
| 3 | Administration of human resources programs | 79,000 |
| 3 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 75,400 |
| 2 | Nursing and personal care facilities | 74,200 |
| 2 | Social services, n.e.c. | 51,900 |
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