2026 Best Value Nutrition Sciences Schools in Massachusetts
[Nutrition Sciences](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/nutrition-science/nutrition-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value nutrition sciences schools.
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2026 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
Leading the list is University Of Massachusetts Lowell, our #1 best value for nutrition sciences in Massachusetts. Located in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,966, 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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 83%.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value nutrition sciences schools. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,772, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. Nutrition Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,791 in student loans. Nutrition Sciences graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $24,746 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Massachusetts Amherst admits about 60% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Boston University one of the best values for nutrition sciences. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Nutrition Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $60,684. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Tufts University one of the best values for nutrition sciences. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $70,704. Students borrow a median of $17,074 to complete the nutrition sciences program here. Early-career nutrition sciences graduates make about $62,757. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Tufts University admits about 12% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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