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2027 Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$24,702 Avg Student Debt
$64,261 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Nutrition Science Badge [Nutrition Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/nutrition-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for nutrition science students.

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2027 Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in nutrition science, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Nutrition Science Schools

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Western Michigan University earned the #1 spot for value among nutrition science schools in the Great Lakes Region. Set in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,987, with out-of-state students paying around $19,952. Students borrow a median of $27,981 to complete the nutrition science program here. Nutrition Science graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median of $48,966 early in their careers. Set against $27,981 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value nutrition science schools. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Nutrition Science graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $34,504. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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Michigan State University crest
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Students looking for strong value in nutrition science will find it at Michigan State University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Typical student debt for nutrition science graduates is $25,000. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $28,759. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #4 makes Bowling Green State University Main Campus one of the best values for nutrition science. Located in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,912, while out-of-state students pay about $21,900. Nutrition Science graduates carry a median of $25,449 in student loans. Nutrition Science graduates of Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn a median of $49,871 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes Miami University Oxford one of the best values for nutrition science. Set in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,519 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,965 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,177 to complete the nutrition science program here. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from Miami University Oxford generally make around $49,700. Set against $24,177 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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Case Western Reserve University placed #6 among the best values for nutrition science. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $66,608 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,106 to complete the nutrition science program here. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $74,459. Set against $25,106 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 36% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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