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2027 Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in Massachusetts

5 Colleges in the United States
$24,569 Avg Student Debt
$73,290 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Nutrition Science Badge [Nutrition Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/nutrition-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for nutrition science students.

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2027 Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in Massachusetts

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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For return on investment in nutrition science, no school beat University Of Massachusetts Lowell this year. University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public school located in the suburb of Lowell. 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. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn a median of $66,985 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Massachusetts Lowell admits about 83% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Massachusetts Amherst earned it the #2 place for nutrition science. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,772 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,791 to complete the nutrition science program here. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $24,746. That is a strong return on a $23,791 median debt. University Of Massachusetts Amherst admits about 60% of applicants.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Students looking for strong value in nutrition science will find it at Boston University, which ranked #3. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,102. Typical student debt for nutrition science graduates is $25,232. Nutrition Science graduates of Boston University earn a median of $60,684 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,232 median debt. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.

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Simmons College
Boston, MA

Simmons College came in at #4 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. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $46,874. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the nutrition science program here. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $63,860. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Simmons College admits about 70% of applicants.

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

A rank of #5 makes Tufts University one of the best values for nutrition science. Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford. In-state tuition and fees average $70,704. Students borrow a median of $17,074 to complete the nutrition science program here. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from Tufts University generally make around $62,757. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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