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Nutrition Sciences bachelor's degree programs in California

Compare 9 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

9Programs reporting earnings

$61,895Median year-4 earnings

$17,137Median federal debt

9Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · $16,182 federal debt$79,391 2California State University, FresnoFresno · $11,375 federal debt$73,522 3California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo · $17,620 federal debt$68,930 4University of California, DavisDavis · $14,166 federal debt$64,519 5San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco · $17,137 federal debt$61,895 6California State University, ChicoChico · $19,272 federal debt$59,146 7San Diego State UniversitySan Diego · $18,000 federal debt$55,115 8California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona · $17,250 federal debt$54,605 9California State University, Los AngelesLos Angeles · $14,493 federal debt$52,797

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9121Natural Sciences Managers

State median wage: $210,230
Middle 50% wage range: $167,630–$304,380
State employment: 14,950
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $130,730–$330,050

25-1071Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $165,110
Middle 50% wage range: $99,960–$357,220
State employment: 17,350
Projected growth: +17.9%
Annual openings: 24,900

10th–90th percentile: $65,510–$381,560

25-1042Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $129,150
Middle 50% wage range: $99,550–$177,180
State employment: 3,610
Projected growth: +7.3%
Annual openings: 4,700

10th–90th percentile: $75,280–$250,700

19-1029Biological Scientists, All Other

State median wage: $113,530
Middle 50% wage range: $86,090–$154,150
State employment: 11,880
Projected growth: +4.7%
Annual openings: 4,300

10th–90th percentile: $69,770–$189,710

19-1099Life Scientists, All Other

State median wage: $102,830
Middle 50% wage range: $79,880–$143,590
State employment: 860
Projected growth: +6.3%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $62,910–$187,550

29-1031Dietitians and Nutritionists

State median wage: $98,850
Middle 50% wage range: $83,270–$110,660
State employment: 8,720
Projected growth: +7.7%
Annual openings: 5,700

10th–90th percentile: $72,780–$130,850

25-9021Farm and Home Management Educators

State median wage: $98,770
Middle 50% wage range: $97,030–$108,770
State employment: 40
Projected growth: -3.2%
Annual openings: 800

10th–90th percentile: $56,400–$108,770

25-1192Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $97,620
Middle 50% wage range: $58,220–$129,440
State employment: 380
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 200

10th–90th percentile: $48,180–$160,870

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	University of California, Berkeley	Berkeley	$79,391	$16,182
2	California State University, Fresno	Fresno	$73,522	$11,375
3	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	San Luis Obispo	$68,930	$17,620
4	University of California, Davis	Davis	$64,519	$14,166
5	San Francisco State University	San Francisco	$61,895	$17,137
6	California State University, Chico	Chico	$59,146	$19,272
7	San Diego State University	San Diego	$55,115	$18,000
8	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	Pomona	$54,605	$17,250
9	California State University, Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$52,797	$14,493

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Nutrition Sciences in California

What do Nutrition Sciences bachelor's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 9 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $61,895 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $17,137 among the 9 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of California, Berkeley has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.