Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $27,575 track close to the $30,533 national median for Nutrition Sciences programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.3x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.
Some AI exposure exists in Nutrition Sciences's typical career paths, with 44% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $26,603 represents roughly 12 months of the $27,575 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #33 of 47 Nutrition Sciences programs, University of Connecticut-Avery Point falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $54,730 show a 98% jump from the $27,575 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.