by our College Data Analytics Team
[Nutrition Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/nutrition-science/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their nutrition science graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying nutrition science schools.
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Boston University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid nutrition science graduates in the New England Region. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Nutrition Science graduates of Boston University earn a median of about $68,485 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earned it the #2 place for nutrition science. Set in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus typically earn about $61,382 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Vermont earned it the #3 place for nutrition science. University Of Vermont is a public school located in the city of Burlington. Early-career nutrition science graduates from University Of Vermont make a median of around $60,462 per year.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Connecticut one of the highest-paying schools for nutrition science. University Of Connecticut is a public school located in the town of Storrs. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of about $54,730 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Massachusetts Amherst earned it the #5 place for nutrition science. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. After graduating, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst typically earn about $24,746 annually.
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 · 5 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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