College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2027 Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Schools

126 Colleges in the United States
4,345 Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Degrees Awarded
$49,291 Avg Early-Career Salary

Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 126 schools to find the best for dietetics & clinical nutrition services students.

What’s on this page:

Choosing a Great Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services School

Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Schools

The dietetics & clinical nutrition services program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.

To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.

Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Rankings by Degree Level

Associate's Degrees in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
Bachelor's Degrees in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
Master's Degrees in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services

We offer several rankings, including this Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

Want to compare schools head to head? Try our College Combat tool to weigh the factors that matter most to you.

Read more about College Factual’s methodology

Best Schools for Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall dietetics & clinical nutrition services education, regardless of degree level.

Top Schools in Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services

1

Our analysis ranked Oregon Health And Science University the best school in the country for a degree in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Portland. Oregon Health And Science University awarded about 13 dietetics & clinical nutrition services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their dietetics & clinical nutrition services degree from Oregon Health And Science University earn around $126,454 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $32,059 to complete this degree. Read more about the dietetics & clinical nutrition services program at Oregon Health And Science University

2

California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in dietetics & clinical nutrition services, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Pomona, California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a very large public university. California State Polytechnic University Pomona graduates 68% of students within six years. About 23 dietetics & clinical nutrition services degrees were awarded at California State Polytechnic University Pomona in the most recent year. Students who receive their dietetics & clinical nutrition services degree from California State Polytechnic University Pomona earn around $49,427 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,226. Get the full dietetics & clinical nutrition services details for California State Polytechnic University Pomona

3
Simmons College crest
Simmons College
Boston, MA

Simmons College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best dietetics & clinical nutrition services schools. Set in the city of Boston, Simmons College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 10 dietetics & clinical nutrition services degrees were awarded at Simmons College in the most recent year. Students who receive their dietetics & clinical nutrition services degree from Simmons College earn around $63,860 in the first couple years of their career. Simmons College graduates carry a median of $26,740 in student loans. Read more about the dietetics & clinical nutrition services program at Simmons College

4
University Of Florida crest
University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in dietetics & clinical nutrition services, ranking #4. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, dietetics & clinical nutrition services degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $58,388. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $19,764 in student loans. Get the full dietetics & clinical nutrition services details for University Of Florida

5
Samford University crest
Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Samford University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best dietetics & clinical nutrition services schools. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. There were roughly 13 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at Samford University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their dietetics & clinical nutrition services degree from Samford University earn around $64,132 in the first couple years of their career. Samford University graduates carry a median of $21,039 in student loans. Read more about the dietetics & clinical nutrition services program at Samford University

6
University Of Kansas crest
University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best dietetics & clinical nutrition services schools. University Of Kansas is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Kansas awarded about 21 dietetics & clinical nutrition services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, dietetics & clinical nutrition services degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $56,289. Typical student debt for the program is $23,608. See the full dietetics & clinical nutrition services program report for University Of Kansas

7

Thomas Jefferson University landed the #7 spot for dietetics & clinical nutrition services this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. Thomas Jefferson University awarded about 19 dietetics & clinical nutrition services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the dietetics & clinical nutrition services program make about $64,243 in their early career. Thomas Jefferson University graduates carry a median of $32,256 in student loans. See the full dietetics & clinical nutrition services program report for Thomas Jefferson University

8

Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best dietetics & clinical nutrition services schools. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 36 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Graduates of the dietetics & clinical nutrition services program make about $60,456 in their early career. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates carry a median of $25,120 in student loans. See the full dietetics & clinical nutrition services program report for Rutgers University New Brunswick

9

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University landed the #9 spot for dietetics & clinical nutrition services this year. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public university. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 18 dietetics & clinical nutrition services degrees were awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, dietetics & clinical nutrition services degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $60,004. Students borrow a median of $23,393 to complete this degree. See the full dietetics & clinical nutrition services program report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

10

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best dietetics & clinical nutrition services schools. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 26 dietetics & clinical nutrition services degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Students who receive their dietetics & clinical nutrition services degree from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn around $56,395 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,577. Read more about the dietetics & clinical nutrition services program at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

11

University Of Wisconsin Madison ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best dietetics & clinical nutrition services schools. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. About 46 dietetics & clinical nutrition services degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Graduates of the dietetics & clinical nutrition services program make about $53,264 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete this degree. Read more about the dietetics & clinical nutrition services program at University Of Wisconsin Madison

12

University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center came in at #12 for dietetics & clinical nutrition services this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Oklahoma City. University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center awarded about 17 dietetics & clinical nutrition services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the dietetics & clinical nutrition services program make about $81,828 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,613 to complete this degree. Read more about the dietetics & clinical nutrition services program at University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

13

West Chester University Of Pennsylvania ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best dietetics & clinical nutrition services schools. Set in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania graduates 70% of students within six years. About 50 dietetics & clinical nutrition services degrees were awarded at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. More information about a degree in dietetics & clinical nutrition services from West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

14
Purdue University Main Campus crest
Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best dietetics & clinical nutrition services schools. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 53 dietetics & clinical nutrition services degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the dietetics & clinical nutrition services program make about $52,631 in their early career. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $20,254 in student loans. See the full dietetics & clinical nutrition services program report for Purdue University Main Campus

15
Stony Brook University crest
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University placed #15 among the best dietetics & clinical nutrition services schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Stony Brook. Stony Brook University graduates 76% of students within six years. About 27 dietetics & clinical nutrition services degrees were awarded at Stony Brook University in the most recent year. Students who receive their dietetics & clinical nutrition services degree from Stony Brook University earn around $69,204 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,537. See the full dietetics & clinical nutrition services program report for Stony Brook University

16

Ohio State University Main Campus earned the #16 position for dietetics & clinical nutrition services this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 33 dietetics & clinical nutrition services degrees in the most recent data year. Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $52,247 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the dietetics & clinical nutrition services program at Ohio State University Main Campus

17

College Of Saint Elizabeth ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best dietetics & clinical nutrition services schools. Set in the suburb of Morristown, College Of Saint Elizabeth is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. About 14 dietetics & clinical nutrition services degrees were awarded at College Of Saint Elizabeth in the most recent year. Graduates of the dietetics & clinical nutrition services program make about $59,086 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,496. More information about a degree in dietetics & clinical nutrition services from College Of Saint Elizabeth

18

The University Of Texas Medical Branch ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best dietetics & clinical nutrition services schools. The University Of Texas Medical Branch is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Galveston. The University Of Texas Medical Branch awarded about 15 dietetics & clinical nutrition services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their dietetics & clinical nutrition services degree from The University Of Texas Medical Branch earn around $57,025 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas Medical Branch graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Get the full dietetics & clinical nutrition services details for The University Of Texas Medical Branch

19
Meredith College crest
Meredith College
Raleigh, NC

Meredith College came in at #19 for dietetics & clinical nutrition services this year. Meredith College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Raleigh. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 21 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at Meredith College in the most recent data year. Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services graduates of Meredith College earn a median of $40,331 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,618 to complete this degree. Read more about the dietetics & clinical nutrition services program at Meredith College

20

University Of Rhode Island landed the #20 spot for dietetics & clinical nutrition services this year. Set in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public institution. University Of Rhode Island graduates 72% of students within six years. About 69 dietetics & clinical nutrition services degrees were awarded at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent year. Graduates of the dietetics & clinical nutrition services program make about $46,157 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,875. See the full dietetics & clinical nutrition services program report for University Of Rhode Island

21

Texas Tech University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best dietetics & clinical nutrition services schools. Texas Tech University is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 30 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their dietetics & clinical nutrition services degree from Texas Tech University earn around $50,332 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. Get the full dietetics & clinical nutrition services details for Texas Tech University

22
Cuny Hunter College crest
Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

Cuny Hunter College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best dietetics & clinical nutrition services schools. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Cuny Hunter College awarded about 30 dietetics & clinical nutrition services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the dietetics & clinical nutrition services program make about $51,372 in their early career. Cuny Hunter College graduates carry a median of $11,091 in student loans. Read more about the dietetics & clinical nutrition services program at Cuny Hunter College

23
Loma Linda University crest
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA

Loma Linda University placed #23 among the best dietetics & clinical nutrition services schools. Loma Linda University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Loma Linda. Loma Linda University awarded about 18 dietetics & clinical nutrition services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their dietetics & clinical nutrition services degree from Loma Linda University earn around $59,667 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,094. Read more about the dietetics & clinical nutrition services program at Loma Linda University

24

Montana State University placed #24 among the best dietetics & clinical nutrition services schools. This large public university is located in the city of Bozeman. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 dietetics & clinical nutrition services students who graduated with this degree at Montana State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the dietetics & clinical nutrition services program make about $47,703 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,635. Read more about the dietetics & clinical nutrition services program at Montana State University

25

Framingham State University placed #25 among the best dietetics & clinical nutrition services schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Framingham. About 48% of students finish within six years. Framingham State University awarded about 13 dietetics & clinical nutrition services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their dietetics & clinical nutrition services degree from Framingham State University earn around $56,102 in the first couple years of their career. Framingham State University graduates carry a median of $25,872 in student loans. More information about a degree in dietetics & clinical nutrition services from Framingham State University

Rest of the Top 50 Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong dietetics & clinical nutrition services education:

26
Cedar Crest College crest
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA
27
28
29
30
University Of Arkansas crest
University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
31
32
33
34
Michigan State University crest
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
35
36
Drexel University crest
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
Parker University crest
Parker University
Dallas, TX
45
46
47
48
49
Viterbo University crest
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI
50
>

Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services by Region

View the Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes
Outlying Areas

View All Rankings >

Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services is one of many programs to choose from within the area of study. Browse the parent area of study.

Major Annual Graduates
Dietetics/Dietitian 2,651
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist 776
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other 419
Dietitian Assistant 397
Dietetic Technician 102

View All Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Concentrations >

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 126 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options