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Nutrition Sciences at University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,258/yr (29% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Large (58,000 openings/yr)

ROI 10.2x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #10 of 47 Nutrition Sciences programs Top 25%

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	$488K	$488K	$460K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.2x	10.2x	9.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.7x	4.7x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	47%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$48,040

Out-of-state: $104,816 (4.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,828

-54% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,875

6.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,874

19% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $39,258 per year, Nutrition Sciences graduates from University of Northern Colorado significantly outpace the $30,533 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Nutrition Sciences programs nationally.

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 6% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,875 represents roughly 6 months of the $39,258 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #10 of 47 nationally, this is a top-5% Nutrition Sciences program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $46,874 are relatively flat compared to the $39,258 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About University of Northern Colorado

With 86% of applicants admitted, University of Northern Colorado prioritizes broad access, serving 5,693 students in Greeley, CO.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Nutrition Sciences at University of Northern Colorado?

A score of 38/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Nutrition Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Nutrition Sciences careers?

With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $460,447 in decade earnings vs $487,796 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Northern Colorado's Nutrition Sciences program stand out?

Ranked #10 of 47 programs nationally, University of Northern Colorado lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →