Compare 9 Human Nutrition. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $49,857.
Human Nutrition programs produce graduates earning between $31,624 and $66,296—a $35K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 9 ranked programs in the Northeast, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Cuny Hunter College's Human Nutrition program leads with graduates earning $66,296, well above the regional average of $49,857. The data puts a public CUNY school ahead of New York University ($60,947) and Syracuse University ($55,779)—proof that program excellence doesn't follow predictable prestige patterns.
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. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making it both the highest-earning and most affordable option.
| 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 | $51,400 | 46 | $25,000 | Good | $20,284 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $48,969 | 112 | $22,000 | Good | $24,693 | High | |
| #7 | $41,231 | 41 | $26,798 | Challenging | $26,073 | High | |
| #8 | $37,900 | 246 | $26,000 | Challenging | $34,260 | High | |
| #9 | 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 →
