Nutrition Sciences at Russell Sage College
Troy, NY · Master's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Russell Sage College graduates in nutrition sciences earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Russell Sage College Compares for Nutrition Sciences
All 22 colleges reporting nutrition sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston University Boston, MA | $84,870 | $74,737 | #5 | $60,684 |
| 2 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $82,455 | $75,029 | #4 | — |
| 3 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $80,997 | $71,326 | #7 | $62,757 |
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $79,247 | $75,427 | #3 | $48,153 |
| 5 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $74,055 | $70,187 | #8 | $50,818 |
| 6 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $73,186 | $74,431 | #6 | $21,807 |
| 7 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $71,621 | $75,516 | #2 | $33,710 |
| 8 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $70,100 | $79,570 | #1 | $51,001 |
| 9 | University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT | $69,578 | $62,642 | #18 | $66,323 |
| 10 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $69,166 | $63,618 | #14 | $64,343 |
| 11 | New York University New York, NY | $69,035 | $65,707 | #12 | $65,523 |
| 12 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $69,015 | $70,168 | #9 | $52,821 |
| 13 | Russell Sage College Troy, NY | $65,977 | $62,796 | #17 | $65,500 |
| 14 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $65,013 | $69,768 | #11 | $54,771 |
| 15 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $64,581 | $65,660 | #13 | $54,890 |
| 16 | Rush University Chicago, IL | $64,283 | $63,158 | #15 | $51,284 |
Other Nutrition Sciences Credentials at Russell Sage College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $58,524 | $67,291 | $22,145 |
Other Majors at Russell Sage College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $135,279 | $111,597 | #82 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,852 | $65,077 | #681 of 861 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $76,917 | — | #154 of 211 |
| Psychology | $73,286 | $54,372 | #5 of 14 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $71,608 | $64,112 | #109 of 211 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $59,104 | $48,304 | #147 of 302 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $58,695 | $51,454 | #198 of 285 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $56,317 | $48,122 | #241 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Russell Sage College nutrition sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $65,500 one year after graduating and $65,977 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Russell Sage College rank for nutrition sciences?
Among 22 colleges reporting earnings for nutrition sciences graduates, Russell Sage College ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is nutrition sciences at Russell Sage College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for nutrition sciences ($67,126), and the median federal debt at graduation is $40,790.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.