Nutrition Sciences
Bachelor's degree · California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo · San Luis Obispo, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Nutrition Sciences at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo earn a median of $22,675 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $60,053 four years after graduating (middle half: $43,153–$76,798). Median debt is $17,166, about 76% of first-year earnings.
Nutrition Sciences (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $35,161 | $14,177 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $34,878 | $17,849 |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $34,512 | $14,166 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona | $34,384 | $16,500 |
| California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $31,096 | $13,979 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $30,620 | $16,461 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $25,490 | $17,272 |
| California State University-Fresno Fresno | $23,211 | $11,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Nutrition Sciences graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo make?
The median salary is $22,675 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,166.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.