2026 Best Dietetics/Dietitian Schools in Mississippi

Dietetics/Dietitian is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their dietetics/dietitian programs.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best dietetics/dietitian schools.

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• Best Dietetics/Dietitian Schools in Mississippi

Best Schools for Dietetics/Dietitian in Mississippi

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall dietetics/dietitian education in Mississippi.

Top Schools in Dietetics/Dietitian

1

University Of Mississippi Main Campus
University, MS

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

41 Dietetics/Dietitian Degrees Awarded

$22,275 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than University Of Mississippi Main Campus this year for dietetics/dietitian. Set in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Mississippi Main Campus graduates 72% of students within six years. About 41 dietetics/dietitian degrees were awarded at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the dietetics/dietitian program make about $22,275 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. More information about a degree in dietetics/dietitian from University Of Mississippi Main Campus

2

University Of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Dietetics/Dietitian Degrees Awarded

$52,338 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong dietetics/dietitian program will find one at University Of Southern Mississippi, which ranked #2. This large public university is located in the city of Hattiesburg. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 16 dietetics/dietitian degrees were awarded at University Of Southern Mississippi in the most recent year. Graduates of the dietetics/dietitian program make about $52,338 in their early career. University Of Southern Mississippi graduates carry a median of $25,415 in student loans. Read more about the dietetics/dietitian program at University Of Southern Mississippi

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.