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2027 Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in the The Plains States Region

5 Colleges in the United States
$24,911 Avg Student Debt
$64,243 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.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for nutrition science students.

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2027 Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in the The Plains States 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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North Dakota State University Main Campus earned the #1 spot for value among nutrition science schools in the The Plains States Region. Set in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,910, while out-of-state students pay about $15,564. Typical student debt for nutrition science graduates is $25,153. Nutrition Science graduates of North Dakota State University Main Campus earn a median of $54,076 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,153 median debt. North Dakota State University Main Campus admits about 95% of applicants.

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value nutrition science schools. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Nutrition Science graduates carry a median of $24,586 in student loans. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $32,676 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value nutrition science schools. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,102, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. Students borrow a median of $23,608 to complete the nutrition science program here. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $56,289. Set against $23,608 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Kansas admits about 94% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes Kansas State University one of the best values for nutrition science. Kansas State University is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,625 to complete the nutrition science program here. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $33,381. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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Saint Louis University Main Campus came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value nutrition science schools. Located in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $55,760. Nutrition Science graduates carry a median of $26,586 in student loans. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $51,741. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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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