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Nutrition Sciences at New York University

New York, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,084/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Large (58,000 openings/yr)

ROI 1.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #42 of 47 Nutrition Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Nutrition Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$381K	$390K	$386K
Earnings Multiple	1.6x	1.6x	1.6x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	47%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	23	23	23

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$241,752

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$140,140

42% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,250

10.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

New York University's Nutrition Sciences graduates start at $24,084/yr, trailing the $30,533 national average by 21%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The financial case is thin at 1.6x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Nutrition Sciences's typical career paths, with 44% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -1% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $21,250 represents roughly 11 months of the $24,084 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #42 of 47 Nutrition Sciences programs, New York University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About New York University

Only 9% of applicants gain admission to New York University, reflecting elite selectivity, with 29,430 students enrolled in New York, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $140,140 over four years — 42% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

Biological scientists, all other $93,330/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Nutrition Sciences at New York University?

A score of 23/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Nutrition Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Nutrition Sciences careers?

With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $386,124 in decade earnings vs $381,223 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Nutrition Sciences from New York University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →