Nutrition Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 99 schools to find the best for nutrition science students.
The school you choose for nutrition science can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Nutrition Science Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Nutrition Science School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nutrition Science Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
University Of California Berkeley tops our 2027 ranking of the best nutrition science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Berkeley. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 126 nutrition science degrees were awarded at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $35,161 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,182.
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The University Of Texas At Austin is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in nutrition science, ranking #2. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 136 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from The University Of Texas At Austin earn around $57,819 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,275.
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Students looking for a strong nutrition science program will find one at Boston University, which ranked #3. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. Boston University awarded about 51 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from Boston University earn around $60,684 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete this degree.
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San Jose State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in nutrition science, landing the #4 spot this year. San Jose State University is a very large public school located in the city of San Jose. San Jose State University graduates 69% of students within six years. San Jose State University awarded about 63 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year.
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Texas A And M University College Station is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in nutrition science, ranking #5. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. About 156 nutrition science degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent year. Nutrition Science graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $40,504 early in their careers. Texas A And M University College Station graduates carry a median of $21,850 in student loans.
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Tufts University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best nutrition science schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Medford. Tufts University graduates 94% of students within six years. About 66 nutrition science degrees were awarded at Tufts University in the most recent year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from Tufts University earn around $62,757 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,074 to complete this degree.
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University Of California Davis ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best nutrition science schools. University Of California Davis is a very large public school located in the suburb of Davis. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 128 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Davis in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $34,512. Students borrow a median of $14,166 to complete this degree.
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Baylor University placed #8 among the best nutrition science schools. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Baylor University graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at Baylor University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $49,888 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,928.
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University Of Delaware earned the #9 position for nutrition science this year. Set in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. University Of Delaware awarded about 23 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $54,155 in their early career. University Of Delaware graduates carry a median of $24,861 in student loans.
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Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best nutrition science schools. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 63 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $48,153 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #11 spot for nutrition science this year. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 55 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $34,504. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500.
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George Washington University came in at #12 for nutrition science this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at George Washington University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $73,749 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,910.
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University Of Southern California placed #13 among the best nutrition science schools. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. University Of Southern California awarded about 34 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of $75,677 early in their careers. University Of Southern California graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans.
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Cornell University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best nutrition science schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Ithaca. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 47 nutrition science degrees were awarded at Cornell University in the most recent year. Nutrition Science graduates of Cornell University earn a median of $30,508 early in their careers. Cornell University graduates carry a median of $13,750 in student loans.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best nutrition science schools. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 96 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent data year. Nutrition Science graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $33,669 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,511.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #16 among the best nutrition science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Seattle. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 135 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $64,343 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans.
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Thomas Jefferson University earned the #17 position for nutrition science this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $64,243 in their early career. Thomas Jefferson University graduates carry a median of $32,256 in student loans.
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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill placed #18 among the best nutrition science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Chapel Hill. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill generally make around $54,771. Students borrow a median of $15,117 to complete this degree.
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California State University Sacramento came in at #19 for nutrition science this year. California State University Sacramento is a very large public school located in the city of Sacramento. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. About 73 nutrition science degrees were awarded at California State University Sacramento in the most recent year. Nutrition Science graduates of California State University Sacramento earn a median of $49,907 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,492.
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Miami University Oxford came in at #20 for nutrition science this year. Set in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a very large public institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 32 nutrition science degrees were awarded at Miami University Oxford in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from Miami University Oxford generally make around $49,700. Students borrow a median of $24,177 to complete this degree.
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University Of Kansas ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best nutrition science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Lawrence. About 69% of students finish within six years. University Of Kansas awarded about 39 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $56,289. Typical student debt for the program is $23,608.
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New York University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best nutrition science schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 94 nutrition science degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from New York University generally make around $44,804. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree.
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Nova Southeastern University placed #23 among the best nutrition science schools. Set in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 39 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from Nova Southeastern University generally make around $70,595. Typical student debt for the program is $25,021.
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California State University Long Beach landed the #24 spot for nutrition science this year. California State University Long Beach is a very large public school located in the city of Long Beach. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. California State University Long Beach awarded about 84 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Nutrition Science graduates of California State University Long Beach earn a median of $51,087 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,732.
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University Of Vermont placed #25 among the best nutrition science schools. This large public university is located in the city of Burlington. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 79 nutrition science degrees were awarded at University Of Vermont in the most recent year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from University Of Vermont earn around $33,389 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Vermont graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 50 Nutrition Science Schools
These schools also placed among the best for nutrition science this year:
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 99 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
