2027 Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in Connecticut
[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.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value nutrition science schools.
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2027 Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in Connecticut
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 Connecticut the best value for a degree in nutrition science in Connecticut. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, while out-of-state students pay about $43,712. Nutrition Science graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $27,575 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in nutrition science will find it at Saint Joseph College, which ranked #2. Located in the city of West Hartford, Saint Joseph College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $47,278. Nutrition Science graduates carry a median of $27,798 in student loans. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $66,323. That is a strong return on a $27,798 median debt. The acceptance rate is 79%.
Students looking for strong value in nutrition science will find it at University Of New Haven, which ranked #3. University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of West Haven. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,332. Typical student debt for nutrition science graduates is $26,244. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of New Haven generally make around $49,615. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of New Haven admits about 60% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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