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Farmingdale State College delivers New York's most affordable nutrition sciences education at just $9,173 net cost, creating an $11,297 gap between the cheapest and second-cheapest options. This public college serves students pursuing careers in New York's expanding food technology sector, where companies like PepsiCo and General Mills maintain major research facilities. While elite programs like Columbia command $20,148 annually, earnings data reveals Cornell graduates start at $25,774 despite the university's $32,337 net cost.
9
Programs
$9,173 – $41,026
Net Price Range
$32,464
Avg. Program Earnings
75.8%
Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Nutrition Sciences Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $9,173 $8,576 57.1% 73.2%
2 $20,148 $69,045 95.0% 4.0%
3 $20,470 $10,782 73.4% 67.7%
4 $23,027 $36,756 65.7% 73.6%
5 $23,901 $41,642 55.4% 92.7%
6 $29,694 $57,016 70.8% 67.2%
7 $32,337 $66,014 95.1% 7.5%
8 $35,035 $60,438 88.5% 12.5%
9 $41,026 $63,061 81.4% 51.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Farmingdale State College so much cheaper than other nutrition programs?

As a public institution, Farmingdale charges in-state students just $8,576 in tuition compared to private schools averaging over $50,000. The $9,173 net cost reflects additional financial aid that brings the total down further than any other nutrition sciences program in the state.

How do graduation rates compare between affordable and expensive programs?

Farmingdale's 57% graduation rate trails more expensive options like Columbia (95%) and Cornell (95%). However, University at Buffalo demonstrates that public affordability doesn't always mean lower completion, achieving 73% graduation rates at just $20,470 net cost.

Is the earnings difference significant between cheap and expensive nutrition programs?

Russell Sage College graduates earn $39,153 annually at a $23,027 program cost, while Cornell graduates start at $25,774 despite paying $32,337. This $13,379 earnings gap suggests that program cost doesn't directly correlate with starting salary outcomes in nutrition sciences.

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