2026 Best Dietetics/Dietitian Schools in California

Dietetics/Dietitian programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their dietetics/dietitian programs.

College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best dietetics/dietitian schools.

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• Best Dietetics/Dietitian Schools in California

Best Schools for Dietetics/Dietitian in California

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall dietetics/dietitian education in California.

Top Schools in Dietetics/Dietitian

1

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

22 Dietetics/Dietitian Degrees Awarded

$59,667 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Loma Linda University this year for dietetics/dietitian. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Loma Linda. Loma Linda University awarded about 22 dietetics/dietitian degrees in the most recent data year. Dietetics/dietitian graduates of Loma Linda University earn a median of $59,667 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,094. Read more about the dietetics/dietitian program at Loma Linda University

2

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

10 Dietetics/Dietitian Degrees Awarded

$54,116 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong dietetics/dietitian program will find one at Point Loma Nazarene University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of San Diego, Point Loma Nazarene University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. Point Loma Nazarene University awarded about 10 dietetics/dietitian degrees in the most recent data year. Dietetics/dietitian graduates of Point Loma Nazarene University earn a median of $54,116 early in their careers. Point Loma Nazarene University graduates carry a median of $22,542 in student loans. Read more about the dietetics/dietitian program at Point Loma Nazarene University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 12 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.