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2027 Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in the Southeast Region

15 Colleges in the United States
$24,113 Avg Student Debt
$59,547 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Nutrition Science Badge [Nutrition Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/nutrition-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong nutrition science education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools to find the best return on investment for nutrition science students.

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2027 Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in the Southeast Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the nutrition science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Nutrition Science Schools

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Leading the list is University Of Florida, our #1 best value for nutrition science in the Southeast Region. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Nutrition Science graduates carry a median of $17,182 in student loans. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $21,031. That is a strong return on a $17,182 median debt. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value nutrition science schools. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,994, compared with $41,203 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for nutrition science graduates is $15,117. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of $54,771 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,117 median debt. Roughly 15% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Georgia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in nutrition science, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Nutrition Science graduates carry a median of $24,710 in student loans. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $27,724. Set against $24,710 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in nutrition science will find it at University Of North Carolina At Greensboro, which ranked #4. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a very large public school located in the city of Greensboro. Students from in state pay about $7,661 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,012. Typical student debt for nutrition science graduates is $26,656. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of North Carolina At Greensboro earn a median of $32,525 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,656 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Students looking for strong value in nutrition science will find it at University Of Memphis, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,728 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,384. Nutrition Science graduates carry a median of $26,315 in student loans. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $48,890. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #6 among the best values for nutrition science. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,799, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,511 to complete the nutrition science program here. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $33,669. That is a strong return on a $22,511 median debt. North Carolina State University At Raleigh admits about 42% of applicants.

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University Of Alabama At Birmingham landed the #7 spot for nutrition science value this year. Located in the city of Birmingham, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,098, with out-of-state students paying around $22,562. Typical student debt for nutrition science graduates is $26,162. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $55,413. That is a strong return on a $26,162 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value nutrition science schools. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,202, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. Students borrow a median of $23,969 to complete the nutrition science program here. Nutrition Science graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $47,295 early in their careers. Set against $23,969 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.

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Our Lady Of The Lake College placed #9 among the best values for nutrition science. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Our Lady Of The Lake College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,959. Students borrow a median of $28,298 to complete the nutrition science program here. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from Our Lady Of The Lake College generally make around $47,981. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Our Lady Of The Lake College admits about 99% of applicants.

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University Of Kentucky placed #10 among the best values for nutrition science. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,094 to complete the nutrition science program here. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of $49,568 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.

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The University Of Tennessee landed the #11 spot for nutrition science value this year. Located in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,812, with out-of-state students paying around $33,256. Nutrition Science graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $18,122. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 42%.

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #12 for value in nutrition science this year. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,954, compared with $28,631 for out-of-state students. Nutrition Science graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $26,117. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College admits about 73% of applicants.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University landed the #13 spot for nutrition science value this year. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,890, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. Typical student debt for nutrition science graduates is $26,000. Nutrition Science graduates of Auburn University earn a median of $36,575 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Auburn University admits about 46% of applicants.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University placed #14 among the best values for nutrition science. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,173. Students borrow a median of $27,414 to complete the nutrition science program here. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from Liberty University generally make around $45,877. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Liberty University admits about 99% of applicants.

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University came in at #15 for value in nutrition science this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,700. Students borrow a median of $25,021 to complete the nutrition science program here. Nutrition Science graduates of Nova Southeastern University earn a median of $70,595 early in their careers. Set against $25,021 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 15 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 15 ranked schools only.

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