Nutrition Sciences (Bachelor's Degree) at La Salle University

Median Earnings (1yr)

$47,470

95th percentile

Median Debt

$28,628

19% above national median

Analysis

La Salle's nutrition sciences graduates earn $47,470 in their first year—an impressive 95th percentile nationally and nearly $17,000 above the typical graduate in this field. That's exceptional performance for a program that usually struggles with low starting salaries. However, the Pennsylvania comparison is less meaningful here since only three schools offer this degree in-state, making La Salle effectively the median program by default.

The tradeoff comes with above-average debt at $28,628, though the 0.60 debt-to-earnings ratio remains manageable. While this is higher than the national median debt of $24,020, graduates are earning enough in year one to justify the premium—unlike most nutrition programs where low earnings make even modest debt burdensome. The moderate sample size suggests these results reflect established outcomes rather than outliers.

For parents weighing this investment, La Salle stands out in a field where many graduates struggle financially. Nutrition sciences typically tops lists of lowest-earning bachelor's degrees, but this program appears to connect students with better-paying opportunities—possibly through clinical nutrition, corporate wellness, or food industry roles. If your child is committed to nutrition, this program delivers substantially better financial outcomes than most alternatives, making the slightly elevated debt worth considering.

Where La Salle University Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all nutrition sciences bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How La Salle University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Nutrition Sciences bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
La Salle UniversityPhiladelphia	$35,570	$47,470	—	$28,628	0.60
Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station	$13,099	$40,504	—	$21,850	0.54
Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle	$38,814	$39,317	—	$26,323	0.67
University of Northern ColoradoGreeley	$12,010	$39,258	$40,333	$25,346	0.65
University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu	$12,186	$37,993	$42,604	$22,639	0.60
Metropolitan State University of DenverDenver	$10,780	$37,213	$45,546	$26,750	0.72
National Median	—	$30,508	—	$24,020	0.79

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with nutrition sciences graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Water Resource Specialists

Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

$73,850/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biological Scientists, All Other

All biological scientists not listed separately.

Bioinformatics Scientists

Conduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. May design databases and develop algorithms for processing and analyzing genomic information, or other biological information.

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Geneticists

Research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat patients with genetic disorders.

Biologists

Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.

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 La Salle University, approximately 33% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 30 graduates with reported earnings and 44 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.