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2026 Best Nutrition Science Associate’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States

Nutrition Science 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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 169 schools to find the best for nutrition science students.

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Insufficient Data for the United States

We are still finalizing the nutrition science ranking for the United States — check back soon.

Other Nutrition Science Degree Levels

Explore the best nutrition science schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Nutrition Science
Bachelor's Degrees in Nutrition Science
Master's Degrees in Nutrition Science
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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 · 169 schools evaluated.

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