2026 Best Food & Nutrition Schools in New Mexico

Food & Nutrition is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their food & nutrition programs.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best food & nutrition schools.

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• Best Food & Nutrition Schools in New Mexico

Best Schools for Food & Nutrition in New Mexico

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall food & nutrition education in New Mexico.

Top Schools in Food & Nutrition

1

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Food & Nutrition Degrees Awarded

$34,751 Median Starting Salary

Central New Mexico Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in food & nutrition. This very large public university is located in the city of Albuquerque. There were roughly 11 food & nutrition students who graduated with this degree at Central New Mexico Community College in the most recent data year. Food & Nutrition graduates of Central New Mexico Community College earn a median of $34,751 early in their careers. Central New Mexico Community College graduates carry a median of $10,112 in student loans. More information about a degree in food & nutrition from Central New Mexico Community College

2

University Of New Mexico Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

23 Food & Nutrition Degrees Awarded

$27,978 Median Starting Salary

University Of New Mexico Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in food & nutrition, ranking #2. University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Albuquerque. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 23 food & nutrition degrees were awarded at University Of New Mexico Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their food & nutrition degree from University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn around $27,978 in the first couple years of their career. University Of New Mexico Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. See the full food & nutrition program report for University Of New Mexico Main Campus

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.