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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the early-career earnings of their nutrition science graduates.
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If you want to know which schools send nutrition science graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Iowa State University the top school for nutrition science graduate earnings in the The Plains States Region. Iowa State University is a public school located in the city of Ames. Nutrition Science graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of about $54,740 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in nutrition science will find them at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. After graduating, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities typically earn about $58,915 annually.
College Of Saint Benedict produces some of the highest-paid graduates in nutrition science, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Joseph, College Of Saint Benedict is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career nutrition science graduates from College Of Saint Benedict make a median of around $58,025 per year.
A rank of #4 makes Kansas State University one of the highest-paying schools for nutrition science. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a public institution. After graduating, nutrition science degree recipients from Kansas State University typically earn about $33,381 annually.
This list is compiled 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.
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