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2026 Best Nutrition Sciences Schools in North Carolina

2 Colleges in the United States
162 Nutrition Sciences Degrees Awarded
$33,097 Avg Early-Career Salary

Nutrition Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best nutrition sciences schools.

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Best Schools for Nutrition Sciences in North Carolina

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

Top Schools in Nutrition Sciences

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in nutrition sciences. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates 85% of students within six years. About 114 nutrition sciences degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $33,669. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $22,511 in student loans. Read more about the nutrition sciences program at North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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A rank of #2 makes University Of North Carolina At Greensboro one of the top schools for nutrition sciences. Located in the city of Greensboro, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a large public university. About 56% of students finish within six years. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro awarded about 48 nutrition sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition sciences program make about $32,525 in their early career. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro graduates carry a median of $26,656 in student loans. Read more about the nutrition sciences program at University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

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