Best colleges for Foods in New York
Ranked by graduate earnings
New York University, CUNY Hunter College and Syracuse University award the most Foods degrees and certificates in New York: 32, 28 and 28 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 14 New York colleges offer Foods and award 153 degrees and certificates a year in all.
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…
Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse University Syracuse Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $31,598 | 28 | 84% | $28,851 | $27,000 |
| 2 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta Public · Bachelor's degree Small program | $31,624 | 4 | 69% | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Foods degrees in New York
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York University New York Private not-for-profit | 32 | Not reported |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York Public | 28 | Not reported |
| 3 | Syracuse University Syracuse Private not-for-profit | 28 | $31,598 |
| 4 | Utica University Utica Private not-for-profit | 14 | Not reported |
| 5 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx Public | 12 | Not reported |
| 6 | Schenectady County Community College Schenectady Public | 9 | Not reported |
| 7 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn Public | 8 | Not reported |
| 8 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta Public | 4 | $31,624 |
| 9 | CUNY Queens College Queens Public | 3 | Not reported |
| 10 | The New School New York Private not-for-profit | 2 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 4 New York colleges offering Foods
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau Community College | Garden City | Public | 6 |
| CUNY Hostos Community College | Bronx | Public | 3 |
| SUNY Westchester Community College | Valhalla | Public | 3 |
| Sullivan County Community College | Loch Sheldrake | Public | 1 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031).
Top skills
What Dietitians and Nutritionists earn in New York
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Foods programs in New York.
Which New York colleges award the most Foods degrees?+
New York University (32 graduates a year), CUNY Hunter College (28 graduates a year) and Syracuse University (28 graduates a year) award the most Foods degrees and certificates in New York, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 14 New York colleges offer Foods.
Which Foods program in New York has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Syracuse University tops the list at $31,598. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists earn in New York?+
The average annual wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in New York is $84,760 (median $82,480), across about 5,330 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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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