Program Analysis
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's Nutrition Sciences graduates start at $32,676/yr — above the $30,533 national average, though not by a wide margin.
At 8.9x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $20,000 debt-to-$32,676 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #18 out of 47 programs, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's Nutrition Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $32,676 to $58,915 over five years (80% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.