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2026 Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region

4 Colleges in the United States
233 Food, Nutrition & Related Services Degrees Awarded
$44,031 Avg Early-Career Salary

Food, Nutrition & Related Services 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.

College Factual analyzed 30 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best food, nutrition & related services schools.

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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the food, nutrition & related services degrees they offer, see the list below.

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No school ranked higher than Case Western Reserve University this year for food, nutrition & related services. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cleveland. About 87% of students finish within six years. Case Western Reserve University awarded about 47 food, nutrition & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, food, nutrition & related services degree recipients from Case Western Reserve University generally make around $51,764. Case Western Reserve University graduates carry a median of $25,106 in student loans. Read more about the food, nutrition & related services program at Case Western Reserve University

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Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best food, nutrition & related services schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates 88% of students within six years. There were roughly 53 food, nutrition & related services students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, food, nutrition & related services degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $34,540. Typical student debt for the program is $26,654. Read more about the food, nutrition & related services program at Ohio State University Main Campus

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Students looking for a strong food, nutrition & related services program will find one at Central Michigan University, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. Central Michigan University awarded about 12 food, nutrition & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, food, nutrition & related services degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $63,726. Typical student debt for the program is $27,857. See the full food, nutrition & related services program report for Central Michigan University

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Wayne State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best food, nutrition & related services schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Detroit. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 68 food, nutrition & related services degrees were awarded at Wayne State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the food, nutrition & related services program make about $34,303 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in food, nutrition & related services from Wayne State University

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Benedictine University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in food, nutrition & related services, landing the #5 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Lisle. Benedictine University graduates 50% of students within six years. About 23 food, nutrition & related services degrees were awarded at Benedictine University in the most recent year. Food, Nutrition & Related Services graduates of Benedictine University earn a median of $39,121 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,675 to complete this degree. Get the full food, nutrition & related services details for Benedictine University

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best food, nutrition & related services schools. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public institution. Ivy Tech Community College awarded about 30 food, nutrition & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the food, nutrition & related services program make about $40,734 in their early career. Ivy Tech Community College graduates carry a median of $11,889 in student loans. Get the full food, nutrition & related services details for Ivy Tech Community College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 30 schools evaluated.

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