Nutrition Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 99 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best nutrition sciences schools.
The school you choose for nutrition sciences can shape your career. To help, we created our Best Nutrition Sciences Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Nutrition Sciences School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Nutrition Sciences Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
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Best Schools for Nutrition Sciences in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the nutrition sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is University Of California Berkeley, our #1 school for nutrition sciences. University Of California Berkeley is a very large public school located in the city of Berkeley. About 93% of students finish within six years. About 126 nutrition sciences degrees were awarded at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent year. Nutrition Sciences graduates of University Of California Berkeley earn a median of $35,161 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,182.
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The University Of Texas At Austin is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in nutrition sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 136 nutrition sciences degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $57,819. Typical student debt for the program is $21,275.
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Boston University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in nutrition sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 51 nutrition sciences degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $60,684. Typical student debt for the program is $25,232.
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San Jose State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in nutrition sciences, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the city of San Jose. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 63 nutrition sciences degrees were awarded at San Jose State University in the most recent year.
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Students looking for a strong nutrition sciences program will find one at Texas A And M University College Station, which ranked #5. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 156 nutrition sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Nutrition Sciences graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $40,504 early in their careers. Texas A And M University College Station graduates carry a median of $21,850 in student loans.
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Tufts University earned the #6 position for nutrition sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. Tufts University awarded about 66 nutrition sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from Tufts University generally make around $62,757. Tufts University graduates carry a median of $17,074 in student loans.
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University Of California Davis landed the #7 spot for nutrition sciences this year. University Of California Davis is a very large public school located in the suburb of Davis. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 128 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Davis in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition sciences degree from University Of California Davis earn around $34,512 in the first couple years of their career. University Of California Davis graduates carry a median of $14,166 in student loans.
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Baylor University earned the #8 position for nutrition sciences this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waco. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Baylor University awarded about 14 nutrition sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition sciences program make about $49,888 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,928.
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University Of Delaware placed #9 among the best nutrition sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Newark. About 82% of students finish within six years. University Of Delaware awarded about 23 nutrition sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition sciences degree from University Of Delaware earn around $54,155 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,861 to complete this degree.
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Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #10 among the best nutrition sciences schools. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 63 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $48,153. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #11 spot for nutrition sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 55 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $34,504. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree.
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George Washington University placed #12 among the best nutrition sciences schools. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. George Washington University graduates 84% of students within six years. George Washington University awarded about 12 nutrition sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition sciences degree from George Washington University earn around $73,749 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,910 to complete this degree.
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University Of Southern California ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best nutrition sciences schools. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 34 nutrition sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Southern California in the most recent year. Graduates of the nutrition sciences program make about $75,677 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete this degree.
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Cornell University placed #14 among the best nutrition sciences schools. Set in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. Cornell University awarded about 47 nutrition sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition sciences program make about $30,508 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,750 to complete this degree.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #15 for nutrition sciences this year. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. About 85% of students finish within six years. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 96 nutrition sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition sciences degree from North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn around $33,669 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,511 to complete this degree.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #16 for nutrition sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Seattle. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 135 nutrition sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition sciences program make about $64,343 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,481.
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Thomas Jefferson University placed #17 among the best nutrition sciences schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Thomas Jefferson University graduates 69% of students within six years. About 16 nutrition sciences degrees were awarded at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent year. Nutrition Sciences graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of $64,243 early in their careers. Thomas Jefferson University graduates carry a median of $32,256 in student loans.
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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill landed the #18 spot for nutrition sciences this year. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public university. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates 91% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition sciences program make about $54,771 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,117 to complete this degree.
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California State University Sacramento ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best nutrition sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Sacramento. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. California State University Sacramento awarded about 73 nutrition sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Nutrition Sciences graduates of California State University Sacramento earn a median of $49,907 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,492.
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Miami University Oxford landed the #20 spot for nutrition sciences this year. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Miami University Oxford awarded about 32 nutrition sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition sciences program make about $49,700 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,177.
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University Of Kansas ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best nutrition sciences schools. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. University Of Kansas awarded about 39 nutrition sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition sciences degree from University Of Kansas earn around $56,289 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,608 to complete this degree.
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New York University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best nutrition sciences schools. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. About 94 nutrition sciences degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Nutrition Sciences graduates of New York University earn a median of $44,804 early in their careers. New York University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans.
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Nova Southeastern University earned the #23 position for nutrition sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 39 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition sciences program make about $70,595 in their early career. Nova Southeastern University graduates carry a median of $25,021 in student loans.
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California State University Long Beach placed #24 among the best nutrition sciences schools. California State University Long Beach is a very large public school located in the city of Long Beach. About 69% of students finish within six years. California State University Long Beach awarded about 84 nutrition sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition sciences program make about $51,087 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,732 to complete this degree.
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University Of Vermont placed #25 among the best nutrition sciences schools. Set in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 79 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Vermont in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition sciences program make about $33,389 in their early career. University Of Vermont graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 50 Nutrition Sciences Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s nutrition sciences ranking:
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 99 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).
