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2027 Best Value Nutrition Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

5 Colleges in the United States
$24,569 Avg Student Debt
$73,290 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Nutrition Sciences Badge [Nutrition Sciences](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/nutrition-science/nutrition-sciences/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value nutrition sciences schools.

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2027 Best Value Nutrition Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

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

Best Value Nutrition Sciences Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Massachusetts Lowell, our #1 best value for nutrition sciences in Massachusetts. Set in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,966 in tuition and fees, compared with $36,264 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for nutrition sciences graduates is $29,750. Early-career nutrition sciences graduates make about $66,985. That is a strong return on a $29,750 median debt. University Of Massachusetts Lowell admits about 83% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Massachusetts Amherst earned it the #2 place for nutrition sciences. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $17,772 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,449. Typical student debt for nutrition sciences graduates is $23,791. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $24,746. Set against $23,791 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Massachusetts Amherst admits about 60% of applicants.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Students looking for strong value in nutrition sciences will find it at Boston University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,102. Nutrition Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. Early-career nutrition sciences graduates make about $60,684. Set against $25,232 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 11%.

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Simmons College
Boston, MA

Simmons College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in nutrition sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Boston, Simmons College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $46,874. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the nutrition sciences program here. Nutrition Sciences graduates of Simmons College earn a median of $63,860 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 70%.

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

A rank of #5 makes Tufts University one of the best values for nutrition sciences. Set in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $70,704. Typical student debt for nutrition sciences graduates is $17,074. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from Tufts University generally make around $62,757. Set against $17,074 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

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

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