Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 19.05. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 457 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 70 | 347 | $40,792 | $42,790 | Data unavailable |
| Associate's degree | 110 | 335 | $25,749 | $39,400 | Data unavailable |
| Bachelor's degree | 117 | 1,969 | $38,952 | $54,945 | $25,736 29 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 8 | 0 | $48,167 | $69,384 | Data unavailable |
| Master's degree | 101 | 1,140 | $57,613 | $66,523 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 16 | 18 | $59,925 | $96,500 | Data unavailable |
| Professional degree (JD, MD, and similar) | 1 | 0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 34 | 58 | $55,632 | $59,010 | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Undergraduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Institute of Healing Arts AZ · Private, for-profit · 32 graduates measured | $38,211 | $41,066 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas AR · Public · 53 graduates measured | $52,135 | $55,275 | $19,712 |
| Framingham State University MA · Public · 25 graduates measured | $44,472 | $59,202 | $27,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin TX · Public · 56 graduates measured | $42,914 | $64,105 | Data unavailable |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence RI · Private, nonprofit · 483 graduates measured | $42,057 | $50,571 | $28,000 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte NC · Private, nonprofit · 483 graduates measured | $42,057 | $50,571 | $28,000 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Online RI · Private, nonprofit · 483 graduates measured | $42,057 | $50,571 | $28,000 |
| California State University-Chico CA · Public · 36 graduates measured | $41,866 | $51,491 | Data unavailable |
| Weber State University UT · Public · 19 graduates measured | $41,633 | Data unavailable | $22,360 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus OH · Public · 52 graduates measured | $40,899 | $57,859 | $15,653 |
| University of Idaho ID · Public · 20 graduates measured | $40,726 | $60,241 | Data unavailable |
| Texas State University TX · Public · 78 graduates measured | $40,725 | $52,836 | $20,946 |
| The University of Alabama AL · Public · 121 graduates measured | $40,593 | $57,002 | $27,000 |
| Texas Woman's University TX · Public · 19 graduates measured | $40,542 | $53,716 | $26,000 |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion AZ · Public · 199 graduates measured | $40,049 | $53,318 | $29,583 |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion AZ · Public · 199 graduates measured | $40,049 | $53,318 | $29,583 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Lehman College NY · Public · 19 graduates measured | $69,093 | $81,872 | Data unavailable |
| New York University NY · Private, nonprofit · 34 graduates measured | $68,112 | $70,118 | Data unavailable |
| University of New England ME · Private, nonprofit · 21 graduates measured | $65,359 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion AZ · Public · 87 graduates measured | $65,262 | $65,743 | Data unavailable |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion AZ · Public · 87 graduates measured | $65,262 | $65,743 | Data unavailable |
| University of Rhode Island RI · Public · 17 graduates measured | $64,508 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| The University of Alabama AL · Public · 103 graduates measured | $64,186 | $64,913 | Data unavailable |
| Central Michigan University MI · Public · 33 graduates measured | $63,642 | $69,324 | Data unavailable |
| Saint Elizabeth University NJ · Private, nonprofit · 51 graduates measured | $62,484 | $75,352 | Data unavailable |
| Case Western Reserve University OH · Private, nonprofit · 36 graduates measured | $61,353 | $67,363 | Data unavailable |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania PA · Public · 43 graduates measured | $59,069 | $68,605 | Data unavailable |
| North Dakota State University-Main Campus ND · Public · 34 graduates measured | $58,303 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Cedar Crest College PA · Private, nonprofit · 36 graduates measured | $57,346 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln NE · Public · 22 graduates measured | $57,112 | $58,509 | Data unavailable |
| American University DC · Private, nonprofit · 59 graduates measured | $54,996 | $74,598 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Graduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Hunter College NY · Public · 16 graduates measured | $63,292 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Simmons University MA · Private, nonprofit · 18 graduates measured | $57,120 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food service managers | $69,390 | +5.8% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary | $75,870 | +2.4% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Dietitians and nutritionists | $76,400 | +7.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Dietetic technicians | $37,640 | +2.7% | Associate's degree |
| First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers | $44,080 | +5.4% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Cooks, institution and cafeteria | $37,450 | +2.8% | No formal educational credential |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (4)
- 19.0501 Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- 19.0504 Human Nutrition
- 19.0505 Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- 19.0599 Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other