Nutrition Sciences at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

UConn Hartford's nutrition sciences program shows a challenging first year with $27,575 in median earnings—below the national benchmark for this degree—but the trajectory completely reverses by year four, when graduates earn $50,894. That's an 85% increase and well above what most nutrition science programs deliver nationally. The catch? This comes from a very small sample of graduates, making these numbers less reliable than typical program data.

The debt picture offers some reassurance. At $27,000, graduates carry relatively modest loans compared to most bachelor's programs, resulting in a near-even debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.98 in that difficult first year. Within Connecticut's limited market for this degree (only five schools offer it), this program sits at the 60th percentile—middle of the pack locally, though notably below the national median initially.

The 85% earnings jump suggests graduates may be pursuing additional credentials or finding their footing in healthcare settings where nutrition expertise becomes more valuable with experience. However, with fewer than 30 graduates in this data set, one or two high earners could be skewing the four-year figure upward. If your child is considering this path, verify that recent cohorts are achieving similar outcomes and understand what's driving that earnings growth—whether it's advanced certifications, specific employer relationships, or simply time in the field.