by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 13 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of food, nutrition & related services. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 847 bachelor's degrees in food, nutrition & related services during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The nutrition bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for food, nutrition & related services students working on their bachelor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in food, nutrition & related services.
It's difficult to beat Virginia Tech if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in food, nutrition & related services. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the nutrition program make an average of $23,946 for their early career.
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The University of Alabama is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in food, nutrition & related services. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the nutrition program make an average of $28,610 in their early career salary.
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University of Kentucky is a good choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in food, nutrition & related services. UK is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lexington.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the nutrition program state that they receive average early career earnings of $24,464.
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University of Arkansas is a great decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in food, nutrition & related services. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Those food, nutrition & related services students who get their bachelor's degree from University of Arkansas earn $5,787 more than the typical nutrition student.
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Located in the city of Charlotte, JWU Charlotte is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Bachelor's recipients from the food, nutrition & related services program at Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte earn $3,835 more than the average college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.
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NUS Florida is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a bachelor’s in food, nutrition & related services from Nova Southeastern University
Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in food, nutrition & related services from Samford University
Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public university located in the city of Murfreesboro.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the nutrition program state that they receive average early career income of $30,663.
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UCA is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Conway.
Soon after graduating, nutrition bachelor's recipients generally earn around $27,609 at the beginning of their careers.
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Located in the small city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public university with a small student population.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the nutrition program earn around $23,307 for their early career.
More information about a bachelor’s in food, nutrition & related services from Winthrop UniversityExplore the best food, nutrition & related services colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 224 | 21 |
| Tennessee | 220 | 51 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 115 |
| Virginia | 213 | 305 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 23 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 60 |
| Alabama | 184 | 192 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 4 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 76 |
Food, Nutrition & Related Services is one of 8 different types of Family, Consumer & Human Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food & Nutrition | 565 |
| Human Nutrition | 210 |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | 62 |
| Other Foods, Nutrition, & Related Services | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 2,725 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 946 |
| General Family & Consumer Sciences | 675 |
| Family & Consumer Economics | 352 |
| Human Sciences Business Services | 142 |
| Housing | 43 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences (Other) | 30 |
