Compare 11 Nutrition Sciences. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $45,422.
Nutrition Sciences programs produce graduates earning between $24,084 and $58,713—a $35K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 11 ranked programs in the Northeast, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Cornell's Nutrition Sciences program leads with graduates earning $58,713, followed closely by Rutgers University-New Brunswick at $55,966. The regional public matches the Ivy League outcome while maintaining a 65% acceptance rate compared to Cornell's ultra-selective 8%. Boston University rounds out the top three at $55,707, showing how program-level factors drive results.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cornell graduates borrow $14,000 and face just a 5.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, Rutgers leads with a 20.8% family burden despite higher borrowing—proof that the best choice depends on who's paying and program outcomes per dollar.
Highest program earnings: $58,713
Strong outcomes ($55,966) with 65% acceptance
5.3% payment burden | Excellent
20.8% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $58,713 | 45 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Challenging |
| #2 | $55,966 | 72 | $21,500 | Good | $25,294 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $55,707 | 22 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | High |
| #4 | $53,466 | 72 | $26,814 | Good | $36,545 | High | |
| #5 | University Of VermontPublic | $52,207 | 38 | $20,951 | Good | $48,000 | High |
| #6 | $50,894 | 61 | $21,500 | Good | $35,324 | High | |
| #7 | Russell Sage CollegePrivate | $50,721 | 11 | $22,000 | Good | $23,291 | Challenging |
| #8 | La Salle UniversityPrivate | $47,470 | 26 | $25,000 | Manageable | $31,871 | High |
| #9 | $25,673 | 80 | $25,000 | High | $38,368 | High | |
| #10 | $24,746 | 64 | $22,763 | High | $26,243 | High | |
| #11 | New York UniversityPrivate | $24,084 | 49 | $20,500 | High | $64,795 | 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 →
