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.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying nutrition science schools.
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Below are the schools whose nutrition science graduates go on to earn the most.
University Of The Incarnate Word earned the #1 spot for highest-paid nutrition science graduates in Texas. Located in the city of San Antonio, University Of The Incarnate Word is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of The Incarnate Word typically earn about $50,812 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Texas Womans University one of the highest-paying schools for nutrition science. Set in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a public institution. After graduating, nutrition science degree recipients from Texas Womans University typically earn about $56,603 annually.
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying nutrition science schools. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Early-career nutrition science graduates from Texas A And M University College Station make a median of around $40,504 per year.
Texas Tech University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in nutrition science, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Nutrition Science graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of about $23,843 a year early in their careers.
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 · 4 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.