by our College Data Analytics TeamHuman Nutrition programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for human nutrition students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall human nutrition education in the Middle Atlantic Region.
No school ranked higher than West Chester University Of Pennsylvania this year for human nutrition. This large public university is located in the suburb of West Chester. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 23 human nutrition degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full human nutrition details for West Chester University Of Pennsylvania
Syracuse University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best human nutrition schools. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Syracuse University awarded about 10 human nutrition degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their human nutrition degree from Syracuse University earn around $44,219 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the human nutrition program at Syracuse University
Schenectady County Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in human nutrition, ranking #3. Set in the city of Schenectady, Schenectady County Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 10 human nutrition degrees were awarded at Schenectady County Community College in the most recent year. See the full human nutrition program report for Schenectady County Community College
Students looking for a strong human nutrition program will find one at Cedar Crest College, which ranked #4. Cedar Crest College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Allentown. About 60% of students finish within six years. Cedar Crest College awarded about 12 human nutrition degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the human nutrition program make about $62,345 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $30,759 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in human nutrition from Cedar Crest College
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
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