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2023 Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

10 Ranked Colleges
462 Degrees Awarded
$26,188 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Nutrition Science for a Bachelor's

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, veterans have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Nutrition Science for a Bachelor’s” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 5,330 people earned their degree in nutrition science, making the major the 124th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, nutrition science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $33,647 and had an average of $23,229 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 796 nutrition science graduates with average earnings and debt of $34,776 and $23,165 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 462 nutrition science graduates with average earnings and debt of $40,457 and $25,851 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Nutrition Science for a Bachelor’s” ranking, we looked at 10 colleges that offer a degree in nutrition science. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent nutrition science programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the nutrition science program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Nutrition Science for a Bachelor’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Nutrition Science for a Bachelor’s”.

Top 10 Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Nutrition Science for a Bachelor’s. Rutgers New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 67 bachelors’s nutrition science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Rutgers New Brunswick, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 50,411 students enrolled at Rutgers University - New Brunswick, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,625. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Rutgers University - New Brunswick]](/colleges/rutgers-university-new-brunswick/student-life/veterans/)

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Drexel University. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Nutrition Science for a Bachelor’s. Drexel University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 8 bachelors’s nutrition science degrees in 2020-2021.

Drexel did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Of the 23,589 students enrolled at Drexel, 2 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Drexel offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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New York University
New York, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Nutrition Science for a Bachelor’s list. New York University is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 41 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

NYU also took the #1 spot in our “Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 52,775 students enrolled at NYU, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,388. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

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Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey

Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Nutrition Science for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Montclair State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Montclair, New Jersey, this large public school awarded 136 degrees to qualified bachelors’s nutrition science students in 2020-2021.

Montclair State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.According to our most recent data, Montclair State University supports 21,005 students, and 337 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 186 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,727. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend George Washington University. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Nutrition Science for a Bachelor’s. George Washington University is a large school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 17 bachelors’s nutrition science degrees in 2020-2021.

GWU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.According to our most recent data, George Washington University supports 27,017 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,185. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full George Washington University Veteran Student Life Report

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Nutrition Science for a Bachelor’s ranking. Syracuse is a large school located in Syracuse, New York that handed out 10 bachelors’s nutrition science degrees in 2020-2021.

Syracuse did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Of the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse, 385 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 250 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,840. To help with additional expenses, 217 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Syracuse University]](/colleges/syracuse-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Nutrition Science for a Bachelor’s list. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 7 bachelors’s nutrition science degrees in 2020-2021.

Pitt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Among the 32,277 students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus, 509 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 364 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $16,281. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Pitt Veteran Student Life Report

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La Salle University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

La Salle University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Nutrition Science for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 25 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s nutrition science students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at La Salle, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 4,624 students enrolled at La Salle, 84 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 41 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,747. During this same period, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. La Salle offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full La Salle University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware

University of Delaware did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Nutrition Science for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #9. UD is located in Newark, Delaware and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 bachelors’s nutrition science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UD, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 23,613 students enrolled at UD, 364 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 188 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,229. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Russell Sage College
Troy, New York

Russell Sage College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Nutrition Science for a Bachelor’s list. Russell Sage College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Troy, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Russel Sage did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Nutrition Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Among the 2,389 students enrolled at Russel Sage, 52 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 29 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,733. In addition to receiving other benefits, 8 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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