Nutrition Sciences at La Salle University

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.