2027 Best Value Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist Schools in the Southeast Region
[Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist](/majors/health-care-professions/dietetics-clinical-nutrition-services/clinical-nutrition-nutritionist/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for clinical nutrition/nutritionist students.
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2027 Best Value Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist Schools in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in clinical nutrition/nutritionist, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of North Florida the best value for a degree in clinical nutrition/nutritionist in the Southeast Region. Set in the city of Jacksonville, University Of North Florida is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,964, while out-of-state students pay about $19,407. Students borrow a median of $18,369 to complete the clinical nutrition/nutritionist program here. Early-career clinical nutrition/nutritionist graduates make about $39,919. Set against $18,369 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 53% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Florida State University earned it the #2 place for clinical nutrition/nutritionist. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,517, with out-of-state students paying around $21,683. Typical student debt for clinical nutrition/nutritionist graduates is $23,750. Soon after graduation, clinical nutrition/nutritionist degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $29,158. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.
East Tennessee State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in clinical nutrition/nutritionist, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Johnson City, East Tennessee State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,216 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $13,726. Typical student debt for clinical nutrition/nutritionist graduates is $21,301. Early-career clinical nutrition/nutritionist graduates make about $45,444. That is a strong return on a $21,301 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
George Mason University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in clinical nutrition/nutritionist, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,220, while out-of-state students pay about $38,688. Typical student debt for clinical nutrition/nutritionist graduates is $23,529. Clinical Nutrition/nutritionist graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $63,131 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Alabama At Birmingham came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value clinical nutrition/nutritionist schools. University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public school located in the city of Birmingham. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,098, while out-of-state students pay about $22,562. Students borrow a median of $26,162 to complete the clinical nutrition/nutritionist program here. Early-career clinical nutrition/nutritionist graduates make about $50,382. That is a strong return on a $26,162 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Meredith College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value clinical nutrition/nutritionist schools. Located in the city of Raleigh, Meredith College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $45,630. Clinical Nutrition/nutritionist graduates carry a median of $26,618 in student loans. Soon after graduation, clinical nutrition/nutritionist degree recipients from Meredith College generally make around $40,331. That is a strong return on a $26,618 median debt. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale placed #7 among the best values for clinical nutrition/nutritionist. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. In-state tuition and fees average $25,056. Clinical Nutrition/nutritionist graduates carry a median of $52,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, clinical nutrition/nutritionist degree recipients from Keiser University Ft Lauderdale generally make around $50,669. Set against $52,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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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