Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

Bachelor's degree · James Madison University · Harrisonburg, VA

CIP 19.05

$24,860Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,501Median earnings 4 years after
$59,500Median earnings 5 years after
$16,375Median federal debt
27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services at James Madison University earn a median of $24,860 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $54,945 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,143–$70,678). Median debt is $16,375, about 66% of first-year earnings.

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg
$25,414$24,017

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduates from James Madison University make?

The median salary is $24,860 one year after graduation and $59,500 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,375.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.