Where Ball State University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all dietetics and clinical nutrition services bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball State University | — | $47,353 | — |
| California State University-Long Beach | $23,110 | $60,547 | +162% |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $34,422 | $59,511 | +73% |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | $52,631 | $52,007 | -1% |
| Purdue University Global | $37,107 | $38,225 | +3% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Indiana
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (4 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ball State UniversityMuncie | $10,758 | $33,319* | $47,353 | $23,809* | — |
 Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette | $9,992 | $52,631* | $52,007 | $20,254* | 0.38 |
 Purdue University GlobalWest Lafayette | $10,110 | $37,107* | $38,225 | $39,375* | 1.06 |
| National Median | — | $33,319* | — | $24,497* | 0.74 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with dietetics and clinical nutrition services graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Ball State University, approximately 34% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 37 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.