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Nutrition Sciences at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
30 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
31
Optimistic
30
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings $26,117/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Large (58,000 openings/yr)
ROI 12.0x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #29 of 47 Nutrition Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Nutrition Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $582K $575K $526K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.2x 12.0x 11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.1x 5.0x 4.6x
Probability of Field Employment 52% 47% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 31 30 31

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$47,816
Out-of-state: $114,524 (5.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$80,060
-67% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,250
11.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,562
105% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $26,117/yr, Nutrition Sciences graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College land near the $30,533 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 12.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,250 debt-to-$26,117 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #29 out of 47 programs, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College's financial outcomes for Nutrition Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $26,117 to $53,562 over five years (105% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

With 74% of applicants admitted, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College prioritizes broad access, serving a student body of 29,207 in Baton Rouge, LA.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr
Biological scientists, all other $93,330/yr
View all 9 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Nutrition Sciences at Other Schools

La Salle University ($47,470) Texas A & M University-College Station ($40,504) Seattle Pacific University ($39,317) University of Northern Colorado ($39,258) University of Hawaii at Manoa ($37,993) Metropolitan State University of Denver ($37,213) University of Nevada-Reno ($37,139) University of California-Berkeley ($35,161)

Other Majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Computer Engineering ($78,915) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($77,238) Mechanical Engineering ($75,311) Chemical Engineering ($74,786) Civil Engineering ($67,552) Construction Management ($66,934) Industrial Engineering ($65,285) Landscape Architecture ($60,668)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College's Nutrition Sciences program score?
This program scores 30/100 — on the lower end for Nutrition Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Nutrition Sciences to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Nutrition Sciences careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 44% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →