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2026 Best Nutrition Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

4 Colleges in the United States
261 Nutrition Sciences Degrees Awarded
$58,645 Avg Early-Career Salary

Nutrition Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their nutrition sciences programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools to find the best for nutrition sciences students.

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Best Schools for Nutrition Sciences in Massachusetts

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 nutrition sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Nutrition Sciences

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Our analysis ranked Boston University the best school in the country for a degree in nutrition sciences. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 66 nutrition sciences degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Students who receive their nutrition sciences degree from Boston University earn around $60,684 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete this degree. See the full nutrition sciences program report for Boston University

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Students looking for a strong nutrition sciences program will find one at Tufts University, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit university. Tufts University graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 91 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at Tufts University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from Tufts University generally make around $62,757. Students borrow a median of $17,074 to complete this degree. Get the full nutrition sciences details for Tufts University

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Northeastern University Global Network came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best nutrition sciences schools. Northeastern University Global Network is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. About 15 nutrition sciences degrees were awarded at Northeastern University Global Network in the most recent year. Graduates of the nutrition sciences program make about $78,054 in their early career. Northeastern University Global Network graduates carry a median of $27,055 in student loans. Get the full nutrition sciences details for Northeastern University Global Network

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Students looking for a strong nutrition sciences program will find one at University Of Massachusetts Amherst, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. There were roughly 66 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $24,746. Students borrow a median of $23,791 to complete this degree. Read more about the nutrition sciences program at University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Students looking for a strong nutrition sciences program will find one at University Of Massachusetts Lowell, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 23 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition sciences degree from University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn around $66,985 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $29,750 to complete this degree. Get the full nutrition sciences details for University Of Massachusetts Lowell

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 10 schools evaluated.

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