Cheapest Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Colleges in New York

CUNY schools dominate New York's most affordable dietetics training, with Hunter College offering the lowest net price at $2,446 annually. The state's nine programs span a wide cost spectrum from under $3,000 to nearly $24,000, while graduates enter a job market where New York City alone employs over 4,000 registered dietitians across its extensive hospital systems, school districts, and corporate wellness programs. Buffalo State University graduates command the highest starting salaries at $42,682, though their debt load reaches $26,450.

Programs

$2,446 – $23,901

Net Price Range

$34,692

Avg. Program Earnings

56.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	CUNY Hunter College New York, New York	$2,446	$7,382	61.0%	47.9%
2	CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, New York	$2,943	$7,452	56.6%	54.5%
3	CUNY Lehman College Bronx, New York	$3,482	$7,410	49.3%	55.3%
4	CUNY Queens College Queens, New York	$3,830	$7,538	60.2%	69.5%
5	SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, New York	$14,229	$8,486	36.0%	86.0%
6	SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, New York	$16,547	$8,881	58.8%	70.2%
7	SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, New York	$18,833	$8,812	70.2%	72.5%
8	D'Youville University Buffalo, New York	$19,585	$33,560	56.7%	84.0%
9	Long Island University Brookville, New York	$23,901	$41,642	55.4%	92.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes CUNY schools so affordable for dietetics students?

Four CUNY campuses offer net prices below $4,000, with Hunter College leading at just $2,446 annually. These public institutions benefit from substantial state funding and serve predominantly in-state students who qualify for TAP grants.

How do earnings compare between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

D'Youville University graduates earn $46,321 starting salaries despite the $19,585 net cost, while CUNY Brooklyn College graduates earn $26,121 with only $2,943 in annual costs. The earnings gap reflects D'Youville's focus on clinical preparation and Buffalo's strong healthcare job market.

Where do New York dietetics graduates find the best job opportunities?

New York City's major hospital networks like NYU Langone and Mount Sinai hire extensively, while upstate graduates often work in university dining services or regional medical centers. The state's varied food industry also creates opportunities in corporate nutrition consulting.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.