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2026 Best Value Dietetics/Dietitian Schools in the New England Region

5 Colleges in the United States
$25,089 Avg Student Debt
$57,641 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Dietetics/Dietitian Badge [Dietetics/Dietitian](/majors/health-care-professions/dietetics-clinical-nutrition-services/dietetics-dietitian/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong dietetics/dietitian education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for dietetics/dietitian students.

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2026 Best Value Dietetics/Dietitian Schools in the New England Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the dietetics/dietitian degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Dietetics/Dietitian Schools

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Leading the list is Framingham State University, our #1 best value for dietetics/dietitian in the New England Region. Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Framingham. Students from in state pay about $11,920 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,000. Students borrow a median of $25,872 to complete the dietetics/dietitian program here. Soon after graduation, dietetics/dietitian degree recipients from Framingham State University generally make around $56,102. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Framingham State University admits about 84% of applicants.

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University Of Rhode Island is a great value for students pursuing a degree in dietetics/dietitian, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,942, compared with $37,146 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,875 to complete the dietetics/dietitian program here. Soon after graduation, dietetics/dietitian degree recipients from University Of Rhode Island generally make around $46,157. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Rhode Island admits about 72% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes Keene State College one of the best values for dietetics/dietitian. Set in the town of Keene, Keene State College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,784, compared with $26,840 for out-of-state students. Dietetics/dietitian graduates carry a median of $25,798 in student loans. Dietetics/dietitian graduates of Keene State College earn a median of $35,419 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,798 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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University Of Vermont crest
University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

University Of Vermont is a great value for students pursuing a degree in dietetics/dietitian, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $19,058, compared with $45,502 for out-of-state students. Dietetics/dietitian graduates carry a median of $22,896 in student loans. Dietetics/dietitian graduates of University Of Vermont earn a median of $19,566 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Vermont admits about 65% of applicants.

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Simmons College crest
Simmons College
Boston, MA

A rank of #5 makes Simmons College one of the best values for dietetics/dietitian. Set in the city of Boston, Simmons College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $46,874 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,740 to complete the dietetics/dietitian program here. Soon after graduation, dietetics/dietitian degree recipients from Simmons College generally make around $63,860. That is a strong return on a $26,740 median debt. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.

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Johnson And Wales University Providence ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value dietetics/dietitian schools. Located in the city of Providence, Johnson And Wales University Providence is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,982. Students borrow a median of $26,350 to complete the dietetics/dietitian program here. Soon after graduation, dietetics/dietitian degree recipients from Johnson And Wales University Providence generally make around $45,920. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Johnson And Wales University Providence admits about 88% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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