2027 Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Nutrition Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their nutrition science programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 66 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for nutrition science students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Nutrition Science in the United States
See the highest-ranked nutrition science schools offering a bachelor’s degree below.
Top Schools in Nutrition Science
Our analysis ranked University Of California Berkeley the best school in the country for a degree in nutrition science. Located in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public university. University Of California Berkeley graduates 93% of students within six years. University Of California Berkeley awarded about 89 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from University Of California Berkeley earn around $35,161 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,182 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong nutrition science program will find one at Boston University, which ranked #2. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Boston University graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Nutrition Science graduates of Boston University earn a median of $60,684 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,232.
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San Jose State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best nutrition science schools. Set in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a very large public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 38 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at San Jose State University in the most recent data year.
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Texas A And M University College Station is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in nutrition science, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the city of College Station. About 84% of students finish within six years. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 143 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $40,504 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,850 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At Austin is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in nutrition science, landing the #5 spot this year. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. About 89% of students finish within six years. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 83 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from The University Of Texas At Austin earn around $57,819 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete this degree.
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University Of California Davis came in at #6 for nutrition science this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Davis. University Of California Davis graduates 86% of students within six years. University Of California Davis awarded about 108 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $34,512. Typical student debt for the program is $14,166.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best nutrition science schools. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. About 53 nutrition science degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $34,504 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree.
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George Washington University placed #8 among the best nutrition science schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at George Washington University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $73,749 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,910 to complete this degree.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #9 for nutrition science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Raleigh. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 85 nutrition science degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Nutrition Science graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $33,669 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,511.
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Cornell University landed the #10 spot for nutrition science this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Ithaca. About 95% of students finish within six years. Cornell University awarded about 31 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from Cornell University earn around $30,508 in the first couple years of their career. Cornell University graduates carry a median of $13,750 in student loans.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #11 among the best nutrition science schools. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 119 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $64,343 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,481.
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California State University Sacramento landed the #12 spot for nutrition science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Sacramento. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 70 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at California State University Sacramento in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $49,907 in their early career. California State University Sacramento graduates carry a median of $17,492 in student loans.
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Miami University Oxford placed #13 among the best nutrition science schools. This very large public university is located in the town of Oxford. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 32 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at Miami University Oxford in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from Miami University Oxford generally make around $49,700. Students borrow a median of $24,177 to complete this degree.
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Syracuse University earned the #14 position for nutrition science this year. Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse. Syracuse University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 11 nutrition science degrees were awarded at Syracuse University in the most recent year. Nutrition Science graduates of Syracuse University earn a median of $54,785 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,130.
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University Of Georgia came in at #15 for nutrition science this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 87 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $27,724 in their early career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $24,710 in student loans.
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University Of Vermont came in at #16 for nutrition science this year. This large public university is located in the city of Burlington. About 79% of students finish within six years. About 73 nutrition science degrees were awarded at University Of Vermont in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of Vermont generally make around $33,389. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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Arizona State University came in at #17 for nutrition science this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 35 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from Arizona State University earn around $55,876 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,842.
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Oregon State University came in at #18 for nutrition science this year. Oregon State University is a very large public school located in the city of Corvallis. Oregon State University graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 32 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at Oregon State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from Oregon State University earn around $51,326 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,041 to complete this degree.
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California State University Long Beach came in at #19 for nutrition science this year. California State University Long Beach is a very large public school located in the city of Long Beach. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. California State University Long Beach awarded about 61 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $51,087 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,732 to complete this degree.
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Saint Louis University Main Campus landed the #20 spot for nutrition science this year. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at Saint Louis University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $51,741 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,586.
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San Diego State University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best nutrition science schools. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego State University is a very large public university. San Diego State University graduates 76% of students within six years. San Diego State University awarded about 66 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from San Diego State University earn around $34,878 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,000 to complete this degree.
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Texas Christian University placed #22 among the best nutrition science schools. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 23 nutrition science degrees were awarded at Texas Christian University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from Texas Christian University generally make around $60,035. Students borrow a median of $22,960 to complete this degree.
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New York University ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best nutrition science schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 88% of students finish within six years. About 47 nutrition science degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from New York University generally make around $24,084. New York University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans.
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San Francisco State University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best nutrition science schools. Located in the city of San Francisco, San Francisco State University is a very large public university. About 50% of students finish within six years. San Francisco State University awarded about 51 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from San Francisco State University earn around $30,620 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,137.
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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #25 among the best nutrition science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities awarded about 32 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $32,676 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,586 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Nutrition Science Schools
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Other Nutrition Science Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 66 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.