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2026 Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in Ohio

3 Colleges in the United States
$24,565 Avg Student Debt
$61,443 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Nutrition Science Badge [Nutrition Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/nutrition-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for nutrition science students.

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2026 Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in nutrition science, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Nutrition Science Schools

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus earned the #1 spot for value among nutrition science schools in Ohio. Set in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,912, with out-of-state students paying around $21,900. Students borrow a median of $25,449 to complete the nutrition science program here. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from Bowling Green State University Main Campus generally make around $49,871. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Bowling Green State University Main Campus admits about 81% of applicants.

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value nutrition science schools. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,363, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete the nutrition science program here. Early-career nutrition science graduates make about $58,659. Set against $23,530 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes Miami University Oxford one of the best values for nutrition science. Miami University Oxford is a large public school located in the town of Oxford. Students from in state pay about $17,519 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,965. Typical student debt for nutrition science graduates is $24,177. Nutrition Science graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of $49,700 early in their careers. Set against $24,177 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Case Western Reserve University earned it the #4 place for nutrition science. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $66,608 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for nutrition science graduates is $25,106. Nutrition Science graduates of Case Western Reserve University earn a median of $74,459 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 36% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 12 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

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