Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

Bachelor's degree · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA

CIP 19.05

$25,414Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$74,005Median earnings 4 years after
$68,867Median earnings 5 years after
$24,017Median federal debt
261Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earn a median of $25,414 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 $24,017, about 95% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
$24,860$16,375

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University make?

The median salary is $25,414 one year after graduation and $68,867 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,017.

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