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2027 Best Food & Nutrition Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

9 Colleges in the United States
188 Food & Nutrition Degrees Awarded
$48,785 Avg Early-Career Salary

Food & Nutrition programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best food & nutrition schools.

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Best Schools for Food & Nutrition in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the food & nutrition degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Food & Nutrition

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No school ranked higher than University Of Delaware this year for food & nutrition. University Of Delaware is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. There were roughly 20 food & nutrition students who graduated with this degree at University Of Delaware in the most recent data year. Graduates of the food & nutrition program make about $39,066 in their early career. University Of Delaware graduates carry a median of $25,536 in student loans. See the full food & nutrition program report for University Of Delaware

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in food & nutrition, ranking #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. There were roughly 32 food & nutrition students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their food & nutrition degree from New York University earn around $51,020 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete this degree. See the full food & nutrition program report for New York University

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Students looking for a strong food & nutrition program will find one at Cuny Lehman College, which ranked #3. Cuny Lehman College is a large public school located in the city of Bronx. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. There were roughly 12 food & nutrition students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Lehman College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, food & nutrition degree recipients from Cuny Lehman College generally make around $63,287. Typical student debt for the program is $13,213. More information about a degree in food & nutrition from Cuny Lehman College

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Students looking for a strong food & nutrition program will find one at Syracuse University, which ranked #4. Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 food & nutrition students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their food & nutrition degree from Syracuse University earn around $44,219 in the first couple years of their career. Syracuse University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full food & nutrition details for Syracuse University

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

Cuny Hunter College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in food & nutrition, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public university. Cuny Hunter College graduates 57% of students within six years. Cuny Hunter College awarded about 28 food & nutrition degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, food & nutrition degree recipients from Cuny Hunter College generally make around $39,756. Typical student debt for the program is $11,091. More information about a degree in food & nutrition from Cuny Hunter College

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Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA

Cedar Crest College landed the #6 spot for food & nutrition this year. Cedar Crest College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Allentown. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 food & nutrition students who graduated with this degree at Cedar Crest College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their food & nutrition degree from Cedar Crest College earn around $62,345 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $30,759 to complete this degree. See the full food & nutrition program report for Cedar Crest College

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American University
Washington, DC

American University came in at #7 for food & nutrition this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. American University graduates 76% of students within six years. About 15 food & nutrition degrees were awarded at American University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, food & nutrition degree recipients from American University generally make around $48,321. Students borrow a median of $24,139 to complete this degree. Get the full food & nutrition details for American University

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Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus came in at #8 for food & nutrition this year. Set in the town of Indiana, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a large public institution. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus graduates 54% of students within six years. About 39 food & nutrition degrees were awarded at Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, food & nutrition degree recipients from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus generally make around $41,319. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full food & nutrition details for Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus

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Morgan State University placed #9 among the best food & nutrition schools. Located in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 41%. About 13 food & nutrition degrees were awarded at Morgan State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their food & nutrition degree from Morgan State University earn around $49,736 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $34,537. More information about a degree in food & nutrition from Morgan State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 9 schools evaluated.

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