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2027 Best Nutrition Sciences Master’s Degree Schools

63 Colleges in the United States
1,624 Nutrition Sciences Degrees Awarded
$48,329 Avg Early-Career Salary

Nutrition Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their nutrition sciences programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 63 schools to find the best for nutrition sciences students.

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Best Schools for Nutrition Sciences in the United States

See the highest-ranked nutrition sciences schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Nutrition Sciences

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The University Of Texas At Austin is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in nutrition sciences. 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. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 49 nutrition sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition sciences 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. Read more about the nutrition sciences program at The University Of Texas At Austin

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University Of California Berkeley came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best nutrition sciences schools. University Of California Berkeley is a very large public school located in the city of Berkeley. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. University Of California Berkeley awarded about 30 nutrition sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Nutrition Sciences graduates of University Of California Berkeley earn a median of $35,161 early in their careers. University Of California Berkeley graduates carry a median of $16,182 in student loans. Read more about the nutrition sciences program at University Of California Berkeley

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Boston University
Boston, MA

A rank of #3 makes Boston University one of the top schools for nutrition sciences. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 35 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition sciences degree from Boston University earn around $60,684 in the first couple years of their career. Boston University graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. More information about a degree in nutrition sciences from Boston University

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Students looking for a strong nutrition sciences program will find one at San Jose State University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. San Jose State University awarded about 25 nutrition sciences degrees in the most recent data year. See the full nutrition sciences program report for San Jose State University

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Students looking for a strong nutrition sciences program will find one at Tufts University, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Tufts University graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 56 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at Tufts University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition sciences degree from Tufts University earn around $62,757 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,074. More information about a degree in nutrition sciences from Tufts University

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Baylor University placed #6 among the best nutrition sciences schools. 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. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from Baylor University generally make around $49,888. Typical student debt for the program is $23,928. Get the full nutrition sciences details for Baylor University

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University Of Delaware earned the #7 position for nutrition sciences this year. University Of Delaware is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark. University Of Delaware graduates 82% of students within six years. About 13 nutrition sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Delaware in the most recent year. Nutrition Sciences graduates of University Of Delaware earn a median of $54,155 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,861. More information about a degree in nutrition sciences from University Of Delaware

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Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #8 for nutrition sciences this year. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates 96% of students within six years. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 55 nutrition sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Nutrition Sciences graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $48,153 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258. See the full nutrition sciences program report for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best nutrition sciences schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. There were roughly 47 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Nutrition Sciences graduates of New York University earn a median of $65,523 early in their careers. New York University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Get the full nutrition sciences details for New York University

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #10 spot for nutrition sciences this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. About 16 nutrition sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the nutrition sciences program make about $64,343 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,481. Get the full nutrition sciences details for University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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University Of Southern California came in at #11 for nutrition sciences this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 92% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 34 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $75,677. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete this degree. See the full nutrition sciences program report for University Of Southern California

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California State University Long Beach came in at #12 for nutrition sciences this year. Located in the city of Long Beach, California State University Long Beach is a very large public university. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 23 nutrition sciences degrees were awarded at California State University Long Beach in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from California State University Long Beach generally make around $51,087. Typical student debt for the program is $15,732. Read more about the nutrition sciences program at California State University Long Beach

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Texas Christian University came in at #13 for nutrition sciences this year. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit university. Texas Christian University graduates 85% of students within six years. Texas Christian University awarded about 10 nutrition sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition sciences program make about $60,035 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,960 to complete this degree. Get the full nutrition sciences details for Texas Christian University

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Thomas Jefferson University came in at #14 for nutrition sciences this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 16 nutrition sciences degrees were awarded at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent year. Graduates of the nutrition sciences program make about $64,243 in their early career. Thomas Jefferson University graduates carry a median of $32,256 in student loans. Get the full nutrition sciences details for Thomas Jefferson University

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas earned the #15 position for nutrition sciences this year. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. University Of Kansas awarded about 24 nutrition sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition sciences program make about $56,289 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,608 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in nutrition sciences from University Of Kansas

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Montclair State University came in at #16 for nutrition sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Montclair. Montclair State University graduates 65% of students within six years. About 61 nutrition sciences degrees were awarded at Montclair State University in the most recent year. Nutrition Sciences graduates of Montclair State University earn a median of $44,369 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,286. Get the full nutrition sciences details for Montclair State University

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University placed #17 among the best nutrition sciences schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. Nova Southeastern University graduates 63% of students within six years. About 39 nutrition sciences degrees were awarded at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent year. Students who receive their nutrition sciences degree from Nova Southeastern University earn around $70,595 in the first couple years of their career. Nova Southeastern University graduates carry a median of $25,021 in student loans. Read more about the nutrition sciences program at Nova Southeastern University

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University earned the #18 position for nutrition sciences this year. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. There were roughly 16 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition sciences program make about $28,759 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. Get the full nutrition sciences details for Michigan State University

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Teachers College At Columbia University placed #19 among the best nutrition sciences schools. Located in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 18 nutrition sciences degrees were awarded at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent year. Nutrition Sciences graduates of Teachers College At Columbia University earn a median of $68,822 early in their careers. More information about a degree in nutrition sciences from Teachers College At Columbia University

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Oregon State University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best nutrition sciences schools. Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public university. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at Oregon State University in the most recent data year. Nutrition Sciences graduates of Oregon State University earn a median of $51,326 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,041. More information about a degree in nutrition sciences from Oregon State University

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus landed the #21 spot for nutrition sciences this year. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 23 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $50,993. Students borrow a median of $22,337 to complete this degree. See the full nutrition sciences program report for Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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San Diego State University placed #22 among the best nutrition sciences schools. San Diego State University is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego. San Diego State University graduates 76% of students within six years. San Diego State University awarded about 18 nutrition sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Nutrition Sciences graduates of San Diego State University earn a median of $34,878 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,000. More information about a degree in nutrition sciences from San Diego State University

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University Of Georgia landed the #23 spot for nutrition sciences this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 50 nutrition sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Nutrition Sciences graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $27,724 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,710. See the full nutrition sciences program report for University Of Georgia

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Kansas State University earned the #24 position for nutrition sciences this year. Located in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public university. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 44 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at Kansas State University in the most recent data year. Nutrition Sciences graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $33,381 early in their careers. Kansas State University graduates carry a median of $24,625 in student loans. Read more about the nutrition sciences program at Kansas State University

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Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #25 among the best nutrition sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rutgers University New Brunswick awarded about 12 nutrition sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition sciences program make about $20,764 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,250. See the full nutrition sciences program report for Rutgers University New Brunswick

Rest of the Top 50 Nutrition Sciences Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s nutrition sciences ranking:

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University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT
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Saint Joseph College
West Hartford, CT
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University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
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Simmons College
Boston, MA
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Rush University
Chicago, IL
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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
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Other Nutrition Sciences Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 63 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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