Program Analysis
At $30,508/yr, Nutrition Sciences graduates from Cornell University land near the $30,533 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
An earnings multiple of 2.5x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.
AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The median debt load of $13,250 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #46 out of 47 programs, Cornell University's financial outcomes for Nutrition Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $30,508 to $66,100 over five years (117% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.