by our College Data Analytics Team
[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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 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.
For return on investment in dietetics/dietitian, no school beat Idaho State University this year. Idaho State University is a large public school located in the city of Pocatello. Students from in state pay about $8,610 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,720. Typical student debt for dietetics/dietitian graduates is $24,640. Early-career dietetics/dietitian graduates make about $51,446. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Utah State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value dietetics/dietitian schools. Located in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,560 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for dietetics/dietitian graduates is $16,191. Soon after graduation, dietetics/dietitian degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $53,068. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value dietetics/dietitian schools. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. Typical student debt for dietetics/dietitian graduates is $12,184. Soon after graduation, dietetics/dietitian degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $54,507. That is a strong return on a $12,184 median debt. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Northern Colorado is a great value for students pursuing a degree in dietetics/dietitian, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,901, with out-of-state students paying around $26,979. Typical student debt for dietetics/dietitian graduates is $25,000. Dietetics/dietitian graduates of University Of Northern Colorado earn a median of $28,224 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Northern Colorado admits about 86% of applicants.
Montana State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in dietetics/dietitian, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,460 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,287 for out-of-state students. Dietetics/dietitian graduates carry a median of $23,635 in student loans. Early-career dietetics/dietitian graduates make about $47,703. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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