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2026 Best Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools in the The Plains States Region

4 Colleges in the United States
260 Food, Nutrition & Related Services Degrees Awarded
$50,416 Avg Early-Career Salary

Food, Nutrition & Related Services programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 17 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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Our analysis ranked University Of Nebraska Lincoln the best school in the country for a degree in food, nutrition & related services. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. There were roughly 168 food, nutrition & related services students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, food, nutrition & related services degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $39,528. Students borrow a median of $25,256 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in food, nutrition & related services from University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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South Dakota State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in food, nutrition & related services, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. South Dakota State University awarded about 16 food, nutrition & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the food, nutrition & related services program make about $51,260 in their early career. South Dakota State University graduates carry a median of $24,989 in student loans. Get the full food, nutrition & related services details for South Dakota State University

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North Dakota State University Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best food, nutrition & related services schools. Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public university. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. North Dakota State University Main Campus awarded about 35 food, nutrition & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, food, nutrition & related services degree recipients from North Dakota State University Main Campus generally make around $60,498. North Dakota State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,153 in student loans. More information about a degree in food, nutrition & related services from North Dakota State University Main Campus

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Waldorf College
Forest City, IA

Waldorf College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best food, nutrition & related services schools. Waldorf College is a mid-sized private for-profit school located in the rural area of Forest City. About 24% of students finish within six years. Waldorf College awarded about 16 food, nutrition & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the food, nutrition & related services program make about $63,346 in their early career. Waldorf College graduates carry a median of $24,622 in student loans. See the full food, nutrition & related services program report for Waldorf College

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Lincoln University Missouri
Jefferson City, MO

Students looking for a strong food, nutrition & related services program will find one at Lincoln University Missouri, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Jefferson City, Lincoln University Missouri is a mid-sized public institution. About 20% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 25 food, nutrition & related services students who graduated with this degree at Lincoln University Missouri in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, food, nutrition & related services degree recipients from Lincoln University Missouri generally make around $37,449. Students borrow a median of $32,831 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in food, nutrition & related services from Lincoln University Missouri

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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 · 17 schools evaluated.

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