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Nutrition Science in New York

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Nutrition Science Schools in New York

262 students earned Nutrition Science degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Nutrition Science is the 84th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nutrition Science Majors in New York

Nutrition Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 223
Post-Master’s Certificate 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In New York, a nutrition science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nutrition science majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 48.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.3%
  • Other Races: 14.9%
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Jobs for Nutrition Science Grads in New York

There are 12,610 people in the state and 259,730 people in the nation working in nutrition science jobs.

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Wages for Nutrition Science Jobs in New York

In this state, nutrition science grads earn an average of $77,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,600.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer nutrition science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $79,434 a year. 49% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,823.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $38,569. 99% of the teachers are full time.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,389 Total Students

An average student at Russel Sage will pay a net price of $22,738. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $45,058 after graduation.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,547 Total Students

The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 41% of the teachers are full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,262. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,240 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,268. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $78,779 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Syracuse. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. An average student at Syracuse will pay a net price of $34,683.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
6,851 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 33% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $20,600.

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Brookville
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,069. 44% of the teachers are full time.

Nutrition Science Careers in NY

Some of the careers nutrition science majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 23% $86,790
Dietitians and Nutritionists 21% $66,670
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560
Dietetic Technicians 15% $41,880
Biological Scientists 12% $88,430

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nutrition science.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Behavioral Science 272
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 237
Sustainability Science 236
Systems Theory 180
Biological & Physical Science 116
Museum Studies 106
Computational Science 88
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