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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for dietetics/dietitian students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the dietetics/dietitian degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Stark State College, our #1 best value for dietetics/dietitian in Ohio. Stark State College is a large public school located in the suburb of North Canton. In-state tuition and fees average $4,790, while out-of-state students pay about $7,886. Typical student debt for dietetics/dietitian graduates is $17,349. Early-career dietetics/dietitian graduates make about $42,724. Set against $17,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Sinclair Community College earned it the #2 place for dietetics/dietitian. Set in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,675, with out-of-state students paying around $8,556. Students borrow a median of $12,525 to complete the dietetics/dietitian program here. Dietetics/dietitian graduates of Sinclair Community College earn a median of $35,348 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,525 median debt.
Ohio State University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in dietetics/dietitian, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Dietetics/dietitian graduates carry a median of $22,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, dietetics/dietitian degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $58,088. That is a strong return on a $22,750 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
Youngstown State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in dietetics/dietitian, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,926 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,286. Dietetics/dietitian graduates carry a median of $27,729 in student loans. Early-career dietetics/dietitian graduates make about $29,065. That is a strong return on a $27,729 median debt. Youngstown State University admits about 84% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ohio University Main Campus earned it the #5 place for dietetics/dietitian. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,158 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,838. Typical student debt for dietetics/dietitian graduates is $24,546. Early-career dietetics/dietitian graduates make about $49,736. Set against $24,546 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned the #6 position for value in dietetics/dietitian 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. Soon after graduation, dietetics/dietitian degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $48,483. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.
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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
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