2026 Best Nutrition Sciences Schools in Florida

Nutrition Sciences is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for nutrition sciences students.

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• Best Nutrition Sciences Schools in Florida

Best Schools for Nutrition Sciences in Florida

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall nutrition sciences education in Florida.

Top Schools in Nutrition Sciences

1

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

27 Nutrition Sciences Degrees Awarded

$70,595 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Nova Southeastern University, our #1 school for nutrition sciences. Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. Nova Southeastern University graduates 63% of students within six years. About 27 nutrition sciences degrees were awarded at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from Nova Southeastern University generally make around $70,595. Typical student debt for the program is $25,021. Read more about the nutrition sciences program at Nova Southeastern University

2

University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

103 Nutrition Sciences Degrees Awarded

$21,031 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong nutrition sciences program will find one at University Of Florida, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 103 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition sciences degree from University Of Florida earn around $21,031 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $17,182 in student loans. Read more about the nutrition sciences program at University Of Florida

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 3 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.