Nebraska · Foods

Best Foods institutions in Nebraska, ranked by earnings

The Foods program, officially titled Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, is designed for individuals interested in exploring the multifaceted relationship between food and society. This program falls under the field of Family and…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 19.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
168
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$33,728
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
67%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Dietitians and Nutritionists
$68,170
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,72816867%$25,256

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+5.5%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~6,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$73,850
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringWriting

What Dietitians and Nutritionists earn in Nebraska

Jobs in Nebraska
490
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$68,170
median $68,560
Best-paying metro
$68,920
Omaha, NE-IA

Related careers

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
$40,710 avg · 7,630 jobs
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
$36,290 avg · 4,360 jobs
Food Service Managers
$67,020 avg · 1,770 jobs
Dietitians and Nutritionists
$68,170 avg · 490 jobs
Dietetic Technicians
$38,600 avg · 100 jobs
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Foods programs in Nebraska.

Which Foods program in Nebraska has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Nebraska - Lincoln tops the list at $33,728. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists earn in Nebraska?+

The average annual wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Nebraska is $68,170 (median $68,560), across about 490 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Foods program?+

The Foods program, officially titled Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, is designed for individuals interested in exploring the multifaceted relationship between food and society. This program falls under the field of Family and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Dietitians and Nutritionists?+

The national job outlook is about +5.5% growth with around 6,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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