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2022 Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k

46 Ranked Colleges
1,028 Degrees Awarded
$24,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master's For Those Making $48-$75k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 4,889 people earned their degree in food, nutrition and related services, making the major the 131st most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, food, nutrition and related services graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $33,096 and had an average of $25,351 in loans still to pay off.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,028 food, nutrition and related services graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 46 colleges that offered a degree in food, nutrition and related services. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality food, nutrition and related services programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the food, nutrition and related services program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k.

#1

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brooklyn College. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Brooklyn College is a public institution located in Brooklyn, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 23 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Brooklyn College are $20,952.

Full Brooklyn College Food, Nutrition & Related Services Report

#2

Lehman College

Bronx, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lehman College. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Lehman College is located in Bronx, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 masters’s nutrition degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Lehman are $21,000.

Read more about Food, Nutrition & Related Services at Lehman College

Out of the 46 schools in the Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s nutrition degrees to qualified students.

Iowa State also made our “Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #0. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948.

Read more about Food, Nutrition & Related Services at Iowa State

#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Central Michigan University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k. This fairly large school is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, and it awarded 30 masters’s nutrition degrees in 2019-2020.

Central Michigan also took the #16 spot in our “Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Central Michigan are $19,359.

Full Central Michigan University Food, Nutrition & Related Services Report

#17 in overall quality

Out of the 46 schools in the Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Davis landed the #5 spot on the list. UC Davis is located in Davis, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s nutrition degrees to qualified students.

UC Davis also took the #17 spot in our “Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Davis are $28,700.

Full UC Davis Food, Nutrition & Related Services Report

#6

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Delaware did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Delaware is a public institution located in Newark, Delaware. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UD not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UD are $35,192, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Food, Nutrition & Related Services at UD

#9 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Ohio State is a large public school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 3 masters’s nutrition degrees in 2019-2020.

Ohio State also made our “Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Food, Nutrition & Related Services at Ohio State University - Main Campus

Case Western Reserve University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. Case Western is located in Cleveland, Ohio and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 35 masters’s nutrition degrees to qualified students.

Case Western also took the #2 spot in our “Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Case Western Reserve University are $47,958.

Full Case Western Food, Nutrition & Related Services Report

Texas Woman’s University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Denton, Texas, this fairly large public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified masters’s nutrition students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Woman’s University are $14,962.

Read full report on Food, Nutrition & Related Services at Texas Woman’s University

#10

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#23 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Texas State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in San Marcos, Texas, this large public school handed out 17 diplomas to qualified masters’s nutrition students in 2019-2020.

Texas State also took the #23 spot in our “Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State University are $17,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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With a ranking of #11, University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNL is a public institution located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln are $19,513, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Food, Nutrition & Related Services at University of Nebraska - Lincoln

#12

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
#25 in overall quality

Eastern Michigan University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Eastern Michigan University is a fairly large school located in Ypsilanti, Michigan that handed out 14 masters’s nutrition degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree nutrition students whose families make $48-$75k list, Eastern Michigan has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Michigan are $26,552, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#18 in overall quality

University of Arizona ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Tucson, Arizona, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s nutrition students in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Food, Nutrition & Related Services at University of Arizona

#14

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey

Montclair State University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Montclair, New Jersey, this large public school awarded 27 diplomas to qualified masters’s nutrition students in 2019-2020.

Montclair State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Montclair State University are $18,972, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Montclair State University Food, Nutrition & Related Services Report

Southern Illinois University Carbondale landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Carbondale, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s nutrition degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are $32,928, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SIUC Food, Nutrition & Related Services Report

North Dakota State University - Main Campus ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Fargo, North Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s nutrition degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University also took the #14 spot in our “Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589.

Read more about Food, Nutrition & Related Services at North Dakota State University

#17

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Greenville, North Carolina, and it awarded 8 masters’s nutrition degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at East Carolina University are $20,685, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Food, Nutrition & Related Services at ECU

#18

University of Houston

Houston, Texas

University of Houston did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #18. UH is a public institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689.

Read full report on Food, Nutrition & Related Services at University of Houston

#19

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Ole Miss is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Food, Nutrition & Related Services at Ole Miss

#20

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, South Dakota State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. South Dakota State University is located in Brookings, South Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 28 masters’s nutrition degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at South Dakota State, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State are $16,743.

Read more about Food, Nutrition & Related Services at South Dakota State

#21

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. URI is located in Kingston, Rhode Island and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s nutrition degrees to qualified students.

URI not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rhode Island are $29,082, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Rhode Island Food, Nutrition & Related Services Report

#22

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina

North Carolina A & T State University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s nutrition degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at NC A&T are $20,662, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Food, Nutrition & Related Services at North Carolina A & T State University

Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Arizona State University - Tempe is a public institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also took the #22 spot in our “Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Food, Nutrition & Related Services at ASU - Tempe

#23

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona

With a ranking of #23, Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. ASU - Skysong is a large public school situated in Scottsdale, Arizona. It awarded 23 masters’s nutrition degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Skysong are $6,724.

Read more about Food, Nutrition & Related Services at ASU - Skysong

#24

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas

Kansas State University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Manhattan, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s nutrition degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115.

Read full report on Food, Nutrition & Related Services at K -State

#25

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan

With a ranking of #25, Wayne State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nutrition Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Detroit, Michigan, and it awarded 5 masters’s nutrition degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State are $37,215.

Read full report on Food, Nutrition & Related Services at Wayne State

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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