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2027 Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in the New England Region

11 Colleges in the United States
$25,125 Avg Student Debt
$67,099 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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for nutrition science students.

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2027 Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in the New England 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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University Of Massachusetts Lowell earned the #1 spot for value among nutrition science schools in the New England Region. Located in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,966, compared with $36,264 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for nutrition science graduates is $29,750. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Lowell generally make around $66,985. Set against $29,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Vermont earned it the #2 place for nutrition science. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $19,058 in tuition and fees, compared with $45,502 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for nutrition science graduates is $19,500. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $33,389. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.

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University Of Maine came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value nutrition science schools. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,326, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. Typical student debt for nutrition science graduates is $25,984. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $47,975 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Maine admits about 97% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Massachusetts Amherst earned it the #4 place for nutrition science. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,772, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. Typical student debt for nutrition science graduates is $23,791. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $24,746 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Massachusetts Amherst admits about 60% of applicants.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value nutrition science schools. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,102. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete the nutrition science program here. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $60,684. Set against $25,232 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 11%.

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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus came in at #6 for value in nutrition science this year. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Durham. In-state tuition and fees average $19,202, while out-of-state students pay about $39,852. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the nutrition science program here. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn a median of $34,115 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus admits about 88% of applicants.

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University Of Connecticut placed #7 among the best values for nutrition science. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,044, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the nutrition science program here. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $27,575. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.

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Simmons College
Boston, MA

Simmons College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value nutrition science schools. Set in the city of Boston, Simmons College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $46,874 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for nutrition science graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from Simmons College generally make around $63,860. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Simmons College admits about 70% of applicants.

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Saint Joseph College
West Hartford, CT

Saint Joseph College earned the #9 position for value in nutrition science this year. Saint Joseph College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of West Hartford. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,278. Nutrition Science graduates carry a median of $27,798 in student loans. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from Saint Joseph College generally make around $66,323. Set against $27,798 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%.

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University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT

University Of New Haven ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value nutrition science schools. Located in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,332. Nutrition Science graduates carry a median of $26,244 in student loans. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of New Haven earn a median of $49,615 early in their careers. Set against $26,244 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of New Haven admits about 60% of applicants.

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University earned the #11 position for value in nutrition science this year. Set in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $70,704 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $17,074 to complete the nutrition science program here. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $62,757. That is a strong return on a $17,074 median debt. Tufts University admits about 12% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.

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