2026 Best Nutrition Sciences Schools in Michigan

Nutrition Sciences is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for nutrition sciences students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Nutrition Sciences Schools in Michigan

Best Schools for Nutrition Sciences in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall nutrition sciences education in Michigan.

Top Schools in Nutrition Sciences

1

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

40 Nutrition Sciences Degrees Awarded

$33,710 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, our #1 school for nutrition sciences. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. About 40 nutrition sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Nutrition Sciences graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $33,710 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,137. Read more about the nutrition sciences program at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

2

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

46 Nutrition Sciences Degrees Awarded

$28,759 Median Starting Salary

Michigan State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in nutrition sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. About 46 nutrition sciences degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the nutrition sciences program make about $28,759 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full nutrition sciences program report for Michigan State University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 4 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.