by our College Data Analytics Team
[Nutrition Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/nutrition-science/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their nutrition science graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 23 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying nutrition science schools.
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For graduate earnings in nutrition science, no school beat New York University this year. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career nutrition science graduates from New York University make a median of around $76,652 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at University At Buffalo earned it the #2 place for nutrition science. University At Buffalo is a public school located in the suburb of Buffalo. Nutrition Science graduates of University At Buffalo earn a median of about $68,645 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in nutrition science will find them at Tufts University, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Nutrition Science graduates of Tufts University earn a median of about $73,169 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Saint Joseph College earned it the #4 place for nutrition science. Saint Joseph College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of West Hartford. Early-career nutrition science graduates from Saint Joseph College make a median of around $66,323 per year.
The Sage Colleges came in at #5 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. Students who complete the nutrition science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,500.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #6 spot for nutrition science salaries this year. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. Early-career nutrition science graduates from University Of Washington Seattle Campus make a median of around $64,343 per year.
Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #7 spot for nutrition science salaries this year. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Students who complete the nutrition science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $80,136.
Boston University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying nutrition science schools. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, nutrition science degree recipients from Boston University typically earn about $60,684 annually.
Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for nutrition science. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Students who complete the nutrition science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,252.
Texas Womans University landed the #10 spot for nutrition science salaries this year. Texas Womans University is a public school located in the city of Denton. Nutrition Science graduates of Texas Womans University earn a median of about $62,487 a year early in their careers.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying nutrition science schools. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public institution. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of about $60,736 a year early in their careers.
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro earned the #12 position for nutrition science graduate earnings this year. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a public school located in the city of Greensboro. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of North Carolina At Greensboro earn a median of about $56,984 a year early in their careers.
Rush University placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for nutrition science. Rush University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Students who complete the nutrition science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,053.
Texas Tech University placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for nutrition science. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Students who complete the nutrition science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,821.
Saint Louis University Main Campus placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for nutrition science. Saint Louis University Main Campus is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis. After graduating, nutrition science degree recipients from Saint Louis University Main Campus typically earn about $51,741 annually.
Auburn University placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for nutrition science. Auburn University is a public school located in the city of Auburn. Early-career nutrition science graduates from Auburn University make a median of around $51,001 per year.
University Of Utah ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying nutrition science schools. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a public institution. Early-career nutrition science graduates from University Of Utah make a median of around $50,818 per year.
Bowling Green State University Main Campus landed the #18 spot for nutrition science salaries this year. Set in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public institution. Nutrition Science graduates of Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn a median of about $49,871 a year early in their careers.
Our Lady Of The Lake College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying nutrition science schools. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Our Lady Of The Lake College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, nutrition science degree recipients from Our Lady Of The Lake College typically earn about $47,981 annually.
Mississippi State University earned the #20 position for nutrition science graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a public institution. Students who complete the nutrition science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,295.
Bastyr University came in at #21 for nutrition science graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Kenmore, Bastyr University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, nutrition science degree recipients from Bastyr University typically earn about $67,314 annually.
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying nutrition science schools. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. Students who complete the nutrition science program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,293.
Drexel University earned the #23 position for nutrition science graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career nutrition science graduates from Drexel University make a median of around $62,906 per year.
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries nutrition science graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 23 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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