2026 Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in Washington
[Nutrition Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/nutrition-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong nutrition science education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value nutrition science schools.
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2026 Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in Washington
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in nutrition science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Nutrition Science Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Washington Seattle Campus the best value for a degree in nutrition science in Washington. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete the nutrition science program here. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $64,343 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Washington Seattle Campus admits about 39% of applicants.
Central Washington University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in nutrition science, landing the #2 spot this year. Central Washington University is a very large public school located in the town of Ellensburg. In-state tuition and fees average $9,417, while out-of-state students pay about $27,526. Students borrow a median of $23,285 to complete the nutrition science program here. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $30,113. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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