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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the early-career earnings of their nutrition science graduates.
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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 University Of Georgia this year. University Of Georgia is a public school located in the city of Athens. After graduating, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of Georgia typically earn about $76,767 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in nutrition science will find them at North Carolina State University At Raleigh, which ranked #2. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public school located in the city of Raleigh. Early-career nutrition science graduates from North Carolina State University At Raleigh make a median of around $62,347 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earned it the #3 place for nutrition science. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public institution. Early-career nutrition science graduates from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill make a median of around $60,736 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earned it the #4 place for nutrition science. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. After graduating, nutrition science degree recipients from Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College typically earn about $53,562 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in nutrition science will find them at University Of North Carolina At Greensboro, which ranked #5. 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 $45,072 a year early in their careers.
Auburn University landed the #6 spot for nutrition science salaries this year. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a public institution. Nutrition Science graduates of Auburn University earn a median of about $58,072 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Tennessee earned the #7 position for nutrition science graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a public institution. After graduating, nutrition science degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee typically earn about $53,505 annually.
Our Lady Of The Lake College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying nutrition science schools. Our Lady Of The Lake College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baton Rouge. Nutrition Science graduates of Our Lady Of The Lake College earn a median of about $47,981 a year early in their careers.
Mississippi State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying nutrition science schools. Located 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.
University Of Florida came in at #10 for nutrition science graduate earnings this year. University Of Florida is a public school located in the city of Gainesville. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of about $21,031 a year early in their careers.
This ranking is produced 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 · 10 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
