2027 Best Value Nutrition Sciences Schools in New Jersey
[Nutrition Sciences](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/nutrition-science/nutrition-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value nutrition sciences schools.
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2027 Best Value Nutrition Sciences Schools in New Jersey
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in nutrition sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Nutrition Sciences Schools
Our analysis ranked Montclair State University the best value for a degree in nutrition sciences in New Jersey. Montclair State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Montclair. In-state tuition and fees average $15,912, while out-of-state students pay about $26,022. Typical student debt for nutrition sciences graduates is $25,286. Early-career nutrition sciences graduates make about $44,369. Set against $25,286 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Montclair State University admits about 88% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in nutrition sciences will find it at Rutgers University New Brunswick, which ranked #2. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,929, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. Nutrition Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. Nutrition Sciences graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $20,764 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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