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2024 Best Nutrition Science Schools in Massachusetts

5 Colleges in Massachusetts
316 Nutrition Science Degrees Awarded
$44,150 Avg Early-Career Salary
Nutrition Science is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #124 most popular degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Nutrition Science Schools in Massachusetts ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 316 degrees in nutrition science during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Nutrition Science School

Best Nutrition Science Schools in Massachusetts Your choice of nutrition science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Nutrition Science School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Nutrition Science Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Nutrition Science
Master's Degrees in Nutrition Science
Doctor's Degrees in Nutrition Science

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nutrition Science Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Nutrition Science in Massachusetts

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the nutrition science degree levels they offer.

Top Massachusetts Schools in Nutrition Science

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Tufts University
Medford, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
111 Nutrition Science Degrees Awarded
0.9% Growth in Graduates

Tufts University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in nutrition science. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Tufts is a great university overall.

There were about 111 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at Tufts in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the nutrition science major at Tufts University make $12,125 above the typical college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in nutrition science from Tufts University

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Boston University
Boston, MA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
53 Nutrition Science Degrees Awarded
3.8% Growth in Graduates

Boston University is a great option for students pursuing a degree in nutrition science. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.

There were approximately 53 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the nutrition science degree program at Boston University get $8,403 above the average graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
88 Nutrition Science Degrees Awarded
13.6% Growth in Graduates

University of Massachusetts Amherst is a great decision for students interested in a degree in nutrition science. UMass Amherst is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Amherst. This university ranks 11th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 88 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, nutrition science degree recipients usually earn around $29,516 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in nutrition science from University of Massachusetts Amherst

4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$30,950 Median Starting Salary
$28,000 Median Student Debt

Any student pursuing a degree in nutrition science needs to look into University of Massachusetts - Lowell. UMass Lowell is a large public university located in the large suburb of Lowell. This university ranks 21st out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 15 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at UMass Lowell in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the nutrition science program make about $30,950 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in nutrition science from University of Massachusetts - Lowell

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$47,803 Median Starting Salary

Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. This university ranks 63rd out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 9 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the nutrition science major at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network get $3,653 above the typical college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in nutrition science from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network

Best Nutrition Science Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Nutrition Science Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 241 66
New Hampshire 210 80
Maine 202 28
Vermont 194 54

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Nutrition Science is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.

Nutrition Science Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Nutrition Sciences 316

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 590
International Studies 311
Sustainability Science 204
Interdisciplinary Studies 161
Human Computer Interaction 149
Mathematics & Computer Science 148
Biological & Physical Science 110
Museum Studies 110
Cognitive Science 96
Cultural Studies & Analysis 76

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