by our College Data Analytics Team
[Nutrition Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/nutrition-science/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 49 schools to find where nutrition science graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose nutrition science graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in nutrition science, no school beat Boston University this year. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the nutrition science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $68,485.
The Sage Colleges came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying nutrition science schools. Located in the city of Troy, The Sage Colleges is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, nutrition science degree recipients from The Sage Colleges typically earn about $61,513 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Southern Illinois University Carbondale earned it the #3 place for nutrition science. Located in the town of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public institution. After graduating, nutrition science degree recipients from Southern Illinois University Carbondale typically earn about $60,715 annually.
A rank of #4 makes Iowa State University one of the highest-paying schools for nutrition science. Iowa State University is a public school located in the city of Ames. Early-career nutrition science graduates from Iowa State University make a median of around $54,740 per year.
A rank of #5 makes Brigham Young University Provo one of the highest-paying schools for nutrition science. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career nutrition science graduates from Brigham Young University Provo make a median of around $53,076 per year.
University Of California Berkeley landed the #6 spot for nutrition science salaries this year. University Of California Berkeley is a public school located in the city of Berkeley. Early-career nutrition science graduates from University Of California Berkeley make a median of around $77,253 per year.
University Of The Incarnate Word came in at #7 for nutrition science graduate earnings this year. University Of The Incarnate Word is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio. After graduating, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of The Incarnate Word typically earn about $50,812 annually.
University Of Southern Indiana placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for nutrition science. Set in the suburb of Evansville, University Of Southern Indiana is a public institution. After graduating, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of Southern Indiana typically earn about $50,317 annually.
La Salle University landed the #9 spot for nutrition science salaries this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, La Salle University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career nutrition science graduates from La Salle University make a median of around $47,470 per year.
University Of Georgia earned the #10 position for nutrition science graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a public institution. Students who complete the nutrition science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $76,767.
University Of California Davis ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying nutrition science schools. University Of California Davis is a public school located in the suburb of Davis. Early-career nutrition science graduates from University Of California Davis make a median of around $65,993 per year.
University Of Wisconsin Madison ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying nutrition science schools. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Students who complete the nutrition science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,131.
North Carolina State University At Raleigh landed the #13 spot for nutrition science salaries this year. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. Students who complete the nutrition science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,347.
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus landed the #14 spot for nutrition science salaries this year. Set in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public institution. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn a median of about $61,382 a year early in their careers.
Cornell University came in at #15 for nutrition science graduate earnings this year. Cornell University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca. Students who complete the nutrition science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $66,100.
University Of Vermont placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for nutrition science. Set in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a public institution. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of Vermont earn a median of about $60,462 a year early in their careers.
Metropolitan State College Of Denver placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for nutrition science. Located in the city of Denver, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a public institution. Early-career nutrition science graduates from Metropolitan State College Of Denver make a median of around $53,328 per year.
Texas Womans University landed the #18 spot for nutrition science salaries this year. Texas Womans University is a public school located in the city of Denton. After graduating, nutrition science degree recipients from Texas Womans University typically earn about $56,603 annually.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities landed the #19 spot for nutrition science salaries this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of about $58,915 a year early in their careers.
University Of Hawaii At Manoa came in at #20 for nutrition science graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Honolulu, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public institution. Early-career nutrition science graduates from University Of Hawaii At Manoa make a median of around $50,833 per year.
University Of Northern Colorado ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying nutrition science schools. University Of Northern Colorado is a public school located in the city of Greeley. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of Northern Colorado earn a median of about $46,874 a year early in their careers.
University Of Arizona earned the #22 position for nutrition science graduate earnings this year. University Of Arizona is a public school located in the city of Tucson. Early-career nutrition science graduates from University Of Arizona make a median of around $56,205 per year.
Michigan State University earned the #23 position for nutrition science graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a public institution. Early-career nutrition science graduates from Michigan State University make a median of around $59,642 per year.
Texas A And M University College Station placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for nutrition science. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Nutrition Science graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of about $40,504 a year early in their careers.
College Of Saint Benedict came in at #25 for nutrition science graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Joseph, College Of Saint Benedict is a private not-for-profit institution. Nutrition Science graduates of College Of Saint Benedict earn a median of about $58,025 a year early in their careers.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their nutrition science graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 49 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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