U.S. median for this major: $55,893.
College Scorecard field of study; 34 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 57% 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 $24,279. College Scorecard.
SUNY Buffalo State University 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 SUNY Buffalo State University'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 | $7,405 | $32,360 | 1.2 years |
| $30–48k | $9,393 | $41,047 | 1.6 years |
| $48–75k | $14,706 | $64,265 | 2.4 years |
| $75–110k | $17,155 | $74,967 | 2.9 years |
| $110k+ | $19,332 | $84,481 | 3.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (25% 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 ($60,937) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $26,304 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 SUNY Buffalo State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About SUNY Buffalo State University
- Acceptance rate: 73% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 33% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $52,334
- Full cost breakdown · all 69 majors · overview
SUNY Buffalo State University Dietetics questions
How much do SUNY Buffalo State University Dietetics graduates earn?
Dietetics graduates of SUNY Buffalo State University earn a median $60,937 four years after graduating and $46,519 one year after. The U.S. median for Dietetics graduates across 70 colleges is $55,893.
How much debt do SUNY Buffalo State University Dietetics graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Dietetics graduates of SUNY Buffalo State University is $34,940, about 57% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,560.
Is SUNY Buffalo State University a good school for Dietetics in New York?
On pay, Dietetics graduates of SUNY Buffalo State University earn $60,937 four years out, $259 above the median for the same major across 8 New York colleges ($60,678) and $5,044 above the U.S. median ($55,893). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does SUNY Buffalo State University rank for Dietetics in New York?
Of 8 New York colleges reporting Dietetics graduate earnings, SUNY Buffalo State University ranks 4th. 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 $77,990 in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area 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: “SUNY Buffalo State University Dietetics: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/suny-buffalo-state-university/majors/dietetics (College Scorecard and BLS data).