by our College Data Analytics Team
[Dietetics/Dietitian](/majors/health-care-professions/dietetics-clinical-nutrition-services/dietetics-dietitian/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong dietetics/dietitian education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 24 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for dietetics/dietitian students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in dietetics/dietitian, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Sinclair Community College, our #1 best value for dietetics/dietitian in the Great Lakes Region. Set in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,675, while out-of-state students pay about $8,556. Typical student debt for dietetics/dietitian graduates is $12,525. Early-career dietetics/dietitian graduates make about $35,348. Set against $12,525 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Illinois At Chicago is a great value for students pursuing a degree in dietetics/dietitian, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,949, while out-of-state students pay about $32,009. Typical student debt for dietetics/dietitian graduates is $20,115. Early-career dietetics/dietitian graduates make about $45,147. That is a strong return on a $20,115 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Stark State College one of the best values for dietetics/dietitian. Located in the suburb of North Canton, Stark State College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,790, while out-of-state students pay about $7,886. Students borrow a median of $17,349 to complete the dietetics/dietitian program here. Early-career dietetics/dietitian graduates make about $42,724. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #4 makes Andrews University one of the best values for dietetics/dietitian. Andrews University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Berrien Springs. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,056. Typical student debt for dietetics/dietitian graduates is $26,314. Soon after graduation, dietetics/dietitian degree recipients from Andrews University generally make around $53,974. That is a strong return on a $26,314 median debt. Andrews University admits about 82% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Wayne State University earned it the #5 place for dietetics/dietitian. Wayne State University is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit. Students from in state pay about $16,159 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. Dietetics/dietitian graduates carry a median of $26,689 in student loans. Dietetics/dietitian graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of $55,469 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,689 median debt. Wayne State University admits about 81% of applicants.
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis came in at #6 for value in dietetics/dietitian this year. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis. In-state tuition and fees average $10,762, compared with $34,891 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for dietetics/dietitian graduates is $24,912. Dietetics/dietitian graduates of Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn a median of $33,554 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,912 median debt. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Purdue University Main Campus landed the #7 spot for dietetics/dietitian value this year. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Dietetics/dietitian graduates carry a median of $20,254 in student loans. Early-career dietetics/dietitian graduates make about $52,631. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.
Eastern Illinois University came in at #8 for value in dietetics/dietitian this year. Set in the town of Charleston, Eastern Illinois University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,377, while out-of-state students pay about $15,859. Students borrow a median of $24,293 to complete the dietetics/dietitian program here. Early-career dietetics/dietitian graduates make about $54,476. That is a strong return on a $24,293 median debt. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Wisconsin Green Bay placed #9 among the best values for dietetics/dietitian. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a large public school located in the city of Green Bay. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,700, with out-of-state students paying around $17,288. Typical student debt for dietetics/dietitian graduates is $24,477. Dietetics/dietitian graduates of University Of Wisconsin Green Bay earn a median of $42,853 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,477 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay admits about 89% of applicants.
Youngstown State University placed #10 among the best values for dietetics/dietitian. Youngstown State University is a large public school located in the city of Youngstown. Students from in state pay about $9,926 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,286. Students borrow a median of $27,729 to complete the dietetics/dietitian program here. Dietetics/dietitian graduates of Youngstown State University earn a median of $29,065 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Northern Illinois University earned the #11 position for value in dietetics/dietitian this year. Northern Illinois University is a large public school located in the suburb of Dekalb. In-state tuition and fees average $13,060. Dietetics/dietitian graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career dietetics/dietitian graduates make about $44,871. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 70%.
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point placed #12 among the best values for dietetics/dietitian. Set in the town of Stevens Point, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,228, compared with $18,248 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete the dietetics/dietitian program here. Early-career dietetics/dietitian graduates make about $41,256. That is a strong return on a $24,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Ball State University earned the #13 position for value in dietetics/dietitian this year. Set in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,082 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,630. Dietetics/dietitian graduates carry a median of $24,518 in student loans. Early-career dietetics/dietitian graduates make about $55,317. Set against $24,518 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ball State University admits about 86% of applicants.
Ohio State University Main Campus placed #14 among the best values for dietetics/dietitian. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Typical student debt for dietetics/dietitian graduates is $22,750. Soon after graduation, dietetics/dietitian degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $58,088. Set against $22,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ohio State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earned the #15 position for value in dietetics/dietitian this year. Set in the suburb of Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,092. Dietetics/dietitian graduates carry a median of $24,369 in student loans. Soon after graduation, dietetics/dietitian degree recipients from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville generally make around $54,302. That is a strong return on a $24,369 median debt. The acceptance rate is 98%.
Eastern Michigan University placed #16 among the best values for dietetics/dietitian. Eastern Michigan University is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. In-state tuition and fees average $16,990. Typical student debt for dietetics/dietitian graduates is $30,769. Soon after graduation, dietetics/dietitian degree recipients from Eastern Michigan University generally make around $40,093. That is a strong return on a $30,769 median debt. Eastern Michigan University admits about 80% of applicants.
Illinois State University landed the #17 spot for dietetics/dietitian value this year. Set in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,410, compared with $26,058 for out-of-state students. Dietetics/dietitian graduates carry a median of $18,892 in student loans. Early-career dietetics/dietitian graduates make about $38,444. That is a strong return on a $18,892 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Michigan State University placed #18 among the best values for dietetics/dietitian. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, compared with $44,850 for out-of-state students. Dietetics/dietitian graduates carry a median of $24,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, dietetics/dietitian degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $25,301. That is a strong return on a $24,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Mount Mary College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value dietetics/dietitian schools. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Mount Mary College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $35,420 in tuition and fees. Dietetics/dietitian graduates carry a median of $26,372 in student loans. Dietetics/dietitian graduates of Mount Mary College earn a median of $58,441 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,372 median debt. Mount Mary College admits about 62% of applicants.
Viterbo University came in at #20 for value in dietetics/dietitian this year. Set in the city of La Crosse, Viterbo University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $34,250 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for dietetics/dietitian graduates is $25,750. Early-career dietetics/dietitian graduates make about $60,309. That is a strong return on a $25,750 median debt. Viterbo University admits about 72% of applicants.
Ohio University Main Campus ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best value dietetics/dietitian schools. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,158, while out-of-state students pay about $24,838. Dietetics/dietitian graduates carry a median of $24,546 in student loans. Soon after graduation, dietetics/dietitian degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $49,736. Set against $24,546 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ohio University Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.
Bradley University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value dietetics/dietitian schools. Located in the city of Peoria, Bradley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,160. Students borrow a median of $26,380 to complete the dietetics/dietitian program here. Dietetics/dietitian graduates of Bradley University earn a median of $54,513 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,380 median debt. Bradley University admits about 77% of applicants.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #23 spot for dietetics/dietitian value this year. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. Students from in state pay about $13,363 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Dietetics/dietitian graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Dietetics/dietitian graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $48,483 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.
Loyola University Chicago ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best value dietetics/dietitian schools. Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,710. Typical student debt for dietetics/dietitian graduates is $23,521. Dietetics/dietitian graduates of Loyola University Chicago earn a median of $58,568 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,521 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 24 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 24 ranked schools only.
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