New York · Nutrition Sciences

Best Nutrition Sciences institutions in New York, ranked by earnings

The Nutrition Sciences program focuses on the physiological processes of nutrition, exploring how nutrients and other food substances relate to health, growth, and disease. This interdisciplinary field is ideal for students interested in…

Institutions
14
offering CIP 30.19
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
379
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$24,084
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,639
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
70%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Dietitians and Nutritionists
$80,500
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Cornell University
Ithaca Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$30,5083295%$17,613$13,750
2New York University
New York Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$24,0848588%$29,023$21,500

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 New York

Jobs in New York
5,500
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$80,500
median $79,310
Best-paying metro
$85,140
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Related careers

Dietitians and Nutritionists
$80,500 avg · 5,500 jobs
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$119,880 avg · 3,900 jobs
Biological Scientists, All Other
$110,640 avg · 2,610 jobs
Dietetic Technicians
$48,750 avg · 1,720 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Nutrition Sciences programs in New York.

Which Nutrition Sciences program in New York has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Cornell University tops the list at $30,508. Compare it against completions, 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 $80,500 (median $79,310), across about 5,500 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Nutrition Sciences program?+

The Nutrition Sciences program focuses on the physiological processes of nutrition, exploring how nutrients and other food substances relate to health, growth, and disease. This interdisciplinary field is ideal for students interested in…

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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