U.S. median for this major: $55,893.
College Scorecard field of study; 25 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 37% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,560.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,244. College Scorecard.
State University of New York at Plattsburgh Dietetics: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Dietetics nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses State University of New York at Plattsburgh's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,400 | $40,326 | 1.6 years |
| $30–48k | $12,121 | $51,999 | 2.0 years |
| $48–75k | $17,076 | $73,256 | 2.8 years |
| $75–110k | $17,655 | $75,740 | 2.9 years |
| $110k+ | $24,611 | $105,581 | 4.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (44% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Dietetics graduates 4 years after graduating ($60,418) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $25,785 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Dietetics at New York colleges
Every New York college we cover that reports Dietetics graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNY Oneonta | $64,048 | $19,250 | $19,158 | 69% |
| 2 | Long Island University | $63,323 | — | $33,062 | 57% |
| 3 | D'Youville University | $60,998 | $30,750 | $20,433 | 67% |
| 4 | SUNY Buffalo State University | $60,937 | $34,940 | $11,346 | 33% |
| 5 | State University of New York at Plattsburgh | $60,418 | $22,556 | $17,156 | 59% |
| 6 | CUNY Queens College | $59,655 | $13,004 | $4,195 | 53% |
| 7 | CUNY Brooklyn College | $58,821 | $12,434 | $3,103 | 54% |
| 8 | CUNY Lehman College | $50,455 | $12,000 | $3,148 | 51% |
2 more New York colleges offer Dietetics but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Dietetics graduates
Dietitian / nutritionist
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at State University of New York at Plattsburgh, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About State University of New York at Plattsburgh
- Acceptance rate: 78% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 59% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $56,403
- Full cost breakdown · all 57 majors · overview
State University of New York at Plattsburgh Dietetics questions
How much do State University of New York at Plattsburgh Dietetics graduates earn?
Dietetics graduates of State University of New York at Plattsburgh earn a median $60,418 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Dietetics graduates across 70 colleges is $55,893.
How much debt do State University of New York at Plattsburgh Dietetics graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Dietetics graduates of State University of New York at Plattsburgh is $22,556, about 37% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,560.
Is State University of New York at Plattsburgh a good school for Dietetics in New York?
On pay, Dietetics graduates of State University of New York at Plattsburgh earn $60,418 four years out, $260 below the median for the same major across 8 New York colleges ($60,678) and $4,525 above the U.S. median ($55,893). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does State University of New York at Plattsburgh rank for Dietetics in New York?
Of 8 New York colleges reporting Dietetics graduate earnings, State University of New York at Plattsburgh ranks 5th. The highest is SUNY Oneonta at $64,048.
What jobs do Dietetics graduates get?
A common career is dietitian / nutritionist, with a median wage of $82,480 in New York and $76,400 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “State University of New York at Plattsburgh Dietetics: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/state-university-of-new-york-at-plattsburgh/majors/dietetics (College Scorecard and BLS data).