Compare 5 Human Nutrition. programs in New York. Average earnings: $53,842.
The highest-earning Human Nutrition program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $35K earnings gap across 5 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Cuny Hunter College's Human Nutrition program leads with graduates earning $66,296, significantly above the state average of $53,842. Syracuse University follows at $55,779, while New York University sits at $60,947—proving that CUNY's focused program design outperforms private alternatives.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cuny Hunter College graduates borrow $11,000 and face just a 3.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. At NYU, students borrow $20,500 with a 7.3% burden, but family debt pushes the total burden to 34%—a significant financial strain.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $66,296 | 19 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Good |
| #2 | New York UniversityPrivate | $60,947 | 8 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | High |
| #3 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $55,779 | 38 | $26,000 | Good | $39,841 | High |
| #4 | $54,563 | 5 | $26,778 | Good | $35,625 | High | |
| #5 | Suny OneontaPublic | $31,624 | 12 | $19,812 | High | $24,845 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
