Human 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 23 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best human nutrition schools.
The school you choose for human nutrition can shape your career. To help, we created our Best Human Nutrition Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Human Nutrition School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Human Nutrition Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
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Best Schools for Human Nutrition in the United States
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 human nutrition degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is University Of California Davis, our #1 school for human nutrition. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Davis. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 25 human nutrition students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Davis in the most recent data year. Human Nutrition graduates of University Of California Davis earn a median of $53,749 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,404.
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A rank of #2 makes Oregon Health And Science University one of the top schools for human nutrition. Oregon Health And Science University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Portland. About 10 human nutrition degrees were awarded at Oregon Health And Science University in the most recent year. Human Nutrition graduates of Oregon Health And Science University earn a median of $126,454 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $32,059 to complete this degree.
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University Of Arizona is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in human nutrition, ranking #3. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. About 68% of students finish within six years. University Of Arizona awarded about 39 human nutrition degrees in the most recent data year. Human Nutrition graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $50,834 early in their careers. University Of Arizona graduates carry a median of $21,861 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes West Chester University Of Pennsylvania one of the top schools for human nutrition. Located in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public university. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 33 human nutrition students who graduated with this degree at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year.
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Merrimack College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in human nutrition, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 human nutrition degrees were awarded at Merrimack College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, human nutrition degree recipients from Merrimack College generally make around $50,506. Typical student debt for the program is $26,913.
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Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #6 spot for human nutrition this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. There were roughly 61 human nutrition students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Human Nutrition graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $34,540 early in their careers. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,654 in student loans.
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Nova Southeastern University earned the #7 position for human nutrition this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. About 63% of students finish within six years. Nova Southeastern University awarded about 15 human nutrition degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their human nutrition degree from Nova Southeastern University earn around $70,595 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,021 to complete this degree.
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Case Western Reserve University landed the #8 spot for human nutrition this year. Set in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. There were roughly 16 human nutrition students who graduated with this degree at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent data year. Human Nutrition graduates of Case Western Reserve University earn a median of $51,764 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,106.
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Grand Canyon University came in at #9 for human nutrition this year. Set in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 37 human nutrition students who graduated with this degree at Grand Canyon University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the human nutrition program make about $56,285 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $30,027 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Alabama came in at #10 for human nutrition this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tuscaloosa. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Alabama awarded about 203 human nutrition degrees in the most recent data year. Human Nutrition graduates of The University Of Alabama earn a median of $48,139 early in their careers. The University Of Alabama graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Bastyr University earned the #11 position for human nutrition this year. Bastyr University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Kenmore. There were roughly 46 human nutrition students who graduated with this degree at Bastyr University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, human nutrition degree recipients from Bastyr University generally make around $35,557. Bastyr University graduates carry a median of $26,196 in student loans.
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University Of Houston came in at #12 for human nutrition this year. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Houston awarded about 138 human nutrition degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their human nutrition degree from University Of Houston earn around $27,648 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,700.
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Baylor University landed the #13 spot for human nutrition this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waco. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Baylor University awarded about 36 human nutrition degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their human nutrition degree from Baylor University earn around $49,888 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,757.
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Texas State University San Marcos came in at #14 for human nutrition this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Marcos. Texas State University San Marcos graduates 55% of students within six years. There were roughly 21 human nutrition students who graduated with this degree at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent data year. Students who receive their human nutrition degree from Texas State University San Marcos earn around $36,601 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,354.
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South Dakota State University earned the #15 position for human nutrition this year. Set in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public institution. South Dakota State University graduates 62% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 human nutrition students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the human nutrition program make about $51,260 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,989 to complete this degree.
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Southern Utah University came in at #16 for human nutrition this year. Southern Utah University is a very large public school located in the town of Cedar City. Southern Utah University graduates 50% of students within six years. About 46 human nutrition degrees were awarded at Southern Utah University in the most recent year. Graduates of the human nutrition program make about $20,693 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,050 to complete this degree.
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Meredith College earned the #17 position for human nutrition this year. Set in the city of Raleigh, Meredith College is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 22 human nutrition degrees were awarded at Meredith College in the most recent year. Human Nutrition graduates of Meredith College earn a median of $22,422 early in their careers. Meredith College graduates carry a median of $26,618 in student loans.
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University Of Bridgeport ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best human nutrition schools. Set in the city of Bridgeport, University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 41% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 47 human nutrition students who graduated with this degree at University Of Bridgeport in the most recent data year. Human Nutrition graduates of University Of Bridgeport earn a median of $54,775 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,601 to complete this degree.
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Weber State University earned the #19 position for human nutrition this year. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. Weber State University awarded about 30 human nutrition degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their human nutrition degree from Weber State University earn around $28,714 in the first couple years of their career. Weber State University graduates carry a median of $19,176 in student loans.
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University Of New England landed the #20 spot for human nutrition this year. Set in the suburb of Biddeford, University Of New England is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. University Of New England awarded about 74 human nutrition degrees in the most recent data year. Human Nutrition graduates of University Of New England earn a median of $53,306 early in their careers. University Of New England graduates carry a median of $26,838 in student loans.
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Johnson And Wales University Online earned the #21 position for human nutrition this year. Set in the city of Providence, Johnson And Wales University Online is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 16 human nutrition degrees were awarded at Johnson And Wales University Online in the most recent year. Graduates of the human nutrition program make about $32,586 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Prairie View A And M University came in at #22 for human nutrition this year. Located in the rural area of Prairie View, Prairie View A And M University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. Prairie View A And M University awarded about 13 human nutrition degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, human nutrition degree recipients from Prairie View A And M University generally make around $53,784. Students borrow a median of $29,824 to complete this degree.
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Winthrop University ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best human nutrition schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Rock Hill. Winthrop University graduates 57% of students within six years. Winthrop University awarded about 27 human nutrition degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their human nutrition degree from Winthrop University earn around $39,378 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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This list is compiled 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 · 23 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).
