Compare 15 Dietetics/Dietitian. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $51,816.
The highest-earning Dietetics/Dietitian program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $12K earnings gap across 15 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Northeast dietetics graduates earn between $44,290 and $56,797—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Topping the list, Long Island University's program delivers $56,797 in median earnings, followed closely by University of New Haven at $56,175. The average across all Northeast programs is $51,816, yet CUNY Brooklyn College matches top performers at $56,144 while maintaining selectivity with a 54% acceptance rate—proof that public programs compete directly with privates.
For families, the math changes dramatically. CUNY Brooklyn College graduates borrow $11,000 and face just a 4.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. But when parent loans are included, CUNY Lehman College leads with a 12.4% family burden—proof that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Long Island UniversityPrivate | $56,797 | 12 | $23,577 | Good | $36,515 | High |
| #2 | University Of New HavenPrivate | $56,175 | 11 | $27,000 | Good | $54,414 | High |
| #3 | Cuny Brooklyn CollegePublic | $56,144 | 103 | $11,000 | Excellent | $17,273 | Manageable |
| #4 | $55,995 | 19 | $24,250 | Good | $35,031 | High | |
| #5 | Suny OneontaPublic | $55,178 | 27 | $19,812 | Good | $24,845 | Challenging |
| #6 | University Of VermontPublic | $53,534 | 25 | $20,951 | Good | $48,000 | High |
| #7 | Marywood UniversityPrivate | $53,395 | 16 | $26,186 | Good | $30,588 | High |
| #8 | $52,275 | 35 | $22,250 | Good | $28,000 | High | |
| #9 | $50,794 | 100 | $23,500 | Good | $25,362 | High | |
| #10 | Cuny Lehman CollegePublic | $49,911 | 79 | $10,950 | Excellent | $11,955 | Manageable |
| #11 | $49,262 | 15 | $21,196 | Good | $19,010 | Challenging | |
| #12 | D'youville UniversityPrivate | $48,227 | 29 | $25,000 | Manageable | $25,000 | High |
| #13 | $48,207 | 22 | $21,028 | Good | $12,951 | Challenging | |
| #14 | Cuny Queens CollegePublic | $47,059 | 61 | $10,298 | Excellent | $17,680 | Manageable |
| #15 | Keene State CollegePublic | $44,290 | 21 | $25,749 | Manageable | $37,874 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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