Best Nutrition Schools Near Glens Falls, NY (2026)

Updated September 1, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Glens Falls, New York has 5 accredited schools offering nutrition programs, with tuition ranging from $19,058 to $45,502 per year for indexed programs. Glens Falls has a population of about 14,678. Median household income is $70,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning nutrition-related role is Food Scientist and Technologist at a median $94,070 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nutrition Schools to Glens Falls

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nutrition programs near Glens Falls, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Glens Falls city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Glens Falls. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Russell Sage College

Troy, NY 40.3 miles from Glens Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,316
Avg net price $22,917/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY 92.4 miles from Glens Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 70%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,386
Avg net price $19,158/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,831
Out‑of‑state$19,781
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, NY 95.9 miles from Glens Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,403
Avg net price $17,156/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY 126.8 miles from Glens Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $79,164
Avg net price $38,793/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 186

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 155.5 miles from Glens Falls
  • 4 year
73.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $104,043
Avg net price $28,690/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Northeast College of Health Sciences

Seneca Falls, NY 159.3 miles from Glens Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY 167.7 miles from Glens Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 49%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,502
Avg net price $18,784/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,931
Out‑of‑state$32,741
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 145

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY 168.9 miles from Glens Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,013
Avg net price $3,148/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York nutrition page.

Nutrition Wages Near Glens Falls

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Dietitian and Nutritionist$82,480
Dietetic Technician$50,420
Health Education Specialist$62,560
Food Scientist and Technologist$94,070

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Glens Falls at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,678Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,089Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nutrition schools are near Glens Falls, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nutrition programs near Glens Falls. The closest is Russell Sage College in Troy, NY (40.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Massachusetts-Amherst (85.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nutrition roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nutrition-related roles in New York are: Food Scientist and Technologist ($94,070), Dietitian and Nutritionist ($82,480), Health Education Specialist ($62,560). Wages for Glens Falls workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Saratoga Springs instead of Glens Falls?

Saratoga Springs, NY is 18.1 miles from Glens Falls and has its own set of local nutrition programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Glens Falls an affordable place to study nutrition?

Glens Falls’s median household income of $70,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Glens Falls while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Glens Falls

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Glens Falls:

Data verified: September 1, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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