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2026 Best Food & Nutrition Schools in the New England Region

2 Colleges in the United States
104 Food & Nutrition Degrees Awarded
$46,324 Avg Early-Career Salary

Food & Nutrition degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for food & nutrition students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Food & Nutrition in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall food & nutrition education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in Food & Nutrition

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Simmons College
Boston, MA

Simmons College tops our 2026 ranking of the best food & nutrition schools. Simmons College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. Simmons College awarded about 44 food & nutrition degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the food & nutrition program make about $64,455 in their early career. Simmons College graduates carry a median of $26,740 in student loans. See the full food & nutrition program report for Simmons College

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Framingham State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in food & nutrition, ranking #2. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Framingham. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. There were roughly 41 food & nutrition students who graduated with this degree at Framingham State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the food & nutrition program make about $41,932 in their early career. Framingham State University graduates carry a median of $26,674 in student loans. Get the full food & nutrition details for Framingham State University

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Johnson And Wales University Providence is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in food & nutrition, ranking #3. Set in the city of Providence, Johnson And Wales University Providence is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Johnson And Wales University Providence awarded about 19 food & nutrition degrees in the most recent data year. Food & Nutrition graduates of Johnson And Wales University Providence earn a median of $32,586 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full food & nutrition program report for Johnson And Wales University Providence

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

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