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Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Tempe, AZ · Private for-profit · Certificate

a compact campus enrolling 716 students in Tempe, AZ.

Program Analysis

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts's Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services program produces graduates earning $28,738/yr — within striking distance of the $28,738 national average for this trade.

AI risk is moderate — 45% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduates.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $9,500 in median debt clears fast against $28,738 in annual earnings.

With only 1 programs offering Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services nationally, this is a niche field. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts ranks #1 among them.

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services connects to 3 apprenticeship options. The earn-while-you-learn model can be a strong alternative or complement to a certificate program.

TradeSchoolOutlook Score

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Score

High End

Earnings $28,738/yr (0% vs median)

AI-Proof Moderate (55% shielded)

Job Market Very Large (306,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings

$301K

1.0% annual growth

Viable Career Paths

6 of 6

Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation

$9,500

4.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services graduates by median salary.

Career Path	Median Salary	Growth	AI-ProofAI
Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary	$77,280	+3.4%	46%
Dietitians and nutritionists	$73,850	+5.5%	45%
Food service managers	$65,310	+6.4%	58%

Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary

$77,280

+3.4% growth 46% AI-proof

Dietitians and nutritionists

$73,850

+5.5% growth 45% AI-proof

Food service managers

$65,310

+6.4% growth 58% AI-proof

View all 6 career paths with full salary data →

About Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Careers

Your career often starts in the fast-paced environment of a large-scale kitchen—think schools, hospitals, or corporate cafeterias. You’ll work with industrial convection ovens and steam tables, prepping ingredients in bulk and ensuring every dish meets strict safety and quality standards. It’s hands-on, team-oriented work focused on consistency and efficiency.

Read the full Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services career guide →

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Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Overview

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts?

This program scores 58/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Should I worry about AI if I study Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services?

With 45% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $300,663 in decade earnings vs $300,663 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Southwest Institute of Healing Arts's Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services program stand out?

Ranked #1 of 1 programs nationally, Southwest Institute of Healing Arts lands in the top 1%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Are there apprenticeship options for Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services?

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services connects to 3 apprenticeship pathways. These DOL-registered programs combine structured training with paid employment — a strong alternative for students who prefer hands-on learning over classroom instruction.

Is there demand for Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services workers?

The career paths mapped to Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services have roughly 306,000 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Trade careers in this field benefit from consistent replacement demand as workers retire.

Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →