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2026 Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools in Michigan

2 Colleges in the United States
80 Food, Nutrition & Related Services Degrees Awarded
$49,014 Avg Early-Career Salary

Food, Nutrition & Related Services degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their food, nutrition & related services programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools to find the best for food, nutrition & related services students.

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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall food, nutrition & related services education in Michigan.

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Our analysis ranked Central Michigan University the best school in the country for a degree in food, nutrition & related services. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. About 12 food, nutrition & related services degrees were awarded at Central Michigan University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, food, nutrition & related services degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $63,726. Students borrow a median of $27,857 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in food, nutrition & related services from Central Michigan University

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Wayne State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in food, nutrition & related services, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Detroit. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Wayne State University awarded about 68 food, nutrition & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Food, Nutrition & Related Services graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of $34,303 early in their careers. Wayne State University graduates carry a median of $22,750 in student loans. Read more about the food, nutrition & related services program at Wayne State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 12 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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