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2027 Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in the Southwest Region

13 Colleges in the United States
$22,096 Avg Student Debt
$59,327 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.

College Factual analyzed 13 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value nutrition science schools.

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2027 Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in the Southwest 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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Leading the list is The University Of Texas Pan American, our #1 best value for nutrition science in the Southwest Region. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,799, while out-of-state students pay about $19,645. Students borrow a median of $14,694 to complete the nutrition science program here. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from The University Of Texas Pan American generally make around $46,404. Set against $14,694 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.

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Tulsa Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in nutrition science, landing the #2 spot this year. Tulsa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tulsa. Students from in state pay about $3,792 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,720. Typical student debt for nutrition science graduates is $15,789. Nutrition Science graduates of Tulsa Community College earn a median of $41,718 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Texas Womans University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value nutrition science schools. Set in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,640 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,480. Students borrow a median of $28,211 to complete the nutrition science program here. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $44,808. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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Arizona State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value nutrition science schools. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Students borrow a median of $21,842 to complete the nutrition science program here. Nutrition Science graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $55,876 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,842 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Arizona earned it the #5 place for nutrition science. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Nutrition Science graduates carry a median of $23,563 in student loans. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $31,950. That is a strong return on a $23,563 median debt. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #6 among the best values for nutrition science. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,110 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. Nutrition Science graduates carry a median of $22,337 in student loans. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $50,993. That is a strong return on a $22,337 median debt. Oklahoma State University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants.

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University Of Central Oklahoma earned the #7 position for value in nutrition science this year. University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public school located in the suburb of Edmond. Students from in state pay about $8,818 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,704. Students borrow a median of $23,321 to complete the nutrition science program here. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $44,085. Set against $23,321 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Texas Tech University landed the #8 spot for nutrition science value this year. Texas Tech University is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock. Students from in state pay about $11,852 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete the nutrition science program here. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $38,332. Set against $24,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 73%.

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The University Of Texas At Austin placed #9 among the best values for nutrition science. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Nutrition Science graduates carry a median of $21,275 in student loans. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $57,819. Set against $21,275 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.

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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University came in at #10 for value in nutrition science this year. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,302, compared with $18,142 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,222 to complete the nutrition science program here. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $50,532. That is a strong return on a $23,222 median debt. Tarleton State University admits about 90% of applicants.

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Texas A And M University College Station landed the #11 spot for nutrition science value this year. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,850 to complete the nutrition science program here. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $40,504. That is a strong return on a $21,850 median debt. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.

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Texas Christian University earned the #12 position for value in nutrition science this year. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $61,740 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for nutrition science graduates is $22,960. Nutrition Science graduates of Texas Christian University earn a median of $60,035 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,960 median debt. Texas Christian University admits about 44% of applicants.

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Baylor University earned the #13 position for value in nutrition science this year. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $58,100 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,928 to complete the nutrition science program here. Nutrition Science graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $49,888 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 51% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 13 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 ranked schools only.

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