Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Nutrition Sciences masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University at Buffalo$62,346
New York University$65,523$76,116
Russell Sage College$65,500
Columbia University in the City of New York$48,153$70,418
National Median$51,741

Other Nutrition Sciences Programs in New York

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
New York University
New York
$60,438$65,523
Russell Sage College
Troy
$36,756$65,500
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
$69,045$48,153

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University at Buffalo, approximately 32% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.