[Food, Nutrition & Related Services](/majors/family-consumer-human-sciences/food-nutrition-services/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value food, nutrition & related services schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in food, nutrition & related services, balancing cost against outcomes.
Andrews University tops our 2027 list of the best value food, nutrition & related services schools in Michigan. Located in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,056. Food, Nutrition & Related Services graduates carry a median of $26,314 in student loans. Food, Nutrition & Related Services graduates of Andrews University earn a median of $62,634 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
Wayne State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value food, nutrition & related services schools. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,159, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. Food, Nutrition & Related Services graduates carry a median of $22,750 in student loans. Early-career food, nutrition & related services graduates make about $34,303. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
Central Michigan University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in food, nutrition & related services, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,480. Typical student debt for food, nutrition & related services graduates is $27,857. Food, Nutrition & Related Services graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of $63,726 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,857 median debt. Central Michigan University admits about 90% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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