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2026 Best Nutrition Science Schools in California

11 Colleges in the United States
1,076 Nutrition Science Degrees Awarded
$39,273 Avg Early-Career Salary

Nutrition Science 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 18 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best nutrition science schools.

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Best Schools for Nutrition Science in California

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall nutrition science education in California.

Top Schools in Nutrition Science

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No school ranked higher than University Of California Berkeley this year for nutrition science. This very large public university is located in the city of Berkeley. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Berkeley awarded about 96 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of California Berkeley generally make around $35,161. Typical student debt for the program is $16,182. More information about a degree in nutrition science from University Of California Berkeley

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San Jose State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in nutrition science, ranking #2. Set in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a very large public institution. San Jose State University graduates 69% of students within six years. San Jose State University awarded about 77 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. See the full nutrition science program report for San Jose State University

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University Of California Davis is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in nutrition science, ranking #3. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public institution. University Of California Davis graduates 86% of students within six years. University Of California Davis awarded about 135 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $34,512 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,166 to complete this degree. See the full nutrition science program report for University Of California Davis

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A rank of #4 makes California State University Sacramento one of the top schools for nutrition science. Located in the city of Sacramento, California State University Sacramento is a very large public university. About 56% of students finish within six years. About 66 nutrition science degrees were awarded at California State University Sacramento in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from California State University Sacramento generally make around $49,907. Typical student debt for the program is $17,492. Get the full nutrition science details for California State University Sacramento

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University Of Southern California came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best nutrition science schools. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. University Of Southern California graduates 92% of students within six years. About 29 nutrition science degrees were awarded at University Of Southern California in the most recent year. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of $75,677 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in nutrition science from University Of Southern California

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San Diego State University placed #6 among the best nutrition science schools. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. San Diego State University awarded about 72 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $34,878 in their early career. San Diego State University graduates carry a median of $18,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in nutrition science from San Diego State University

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San Francisco State University placed #7 among the best nutrition science schools. Set in the city of San Francisco, San Francisco State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 56 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at San Francisco State University in the most recent data year. Nutrition Science graduates of San Francisco State University earn a median of $30,620 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,137 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in nutrition science from San Francisco State University

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California State University Long Beach landed the #8 spot for nutrition science this year. Located in the city of Long Beach, California State University Long Beach is a very large public university. California State University Long Beach graduates 69% of students within six years. California State University Long Beach awarded about 80 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $50,982 in their early career. California State University Long Beach graduates carry a median of $15,671 in student loans. Get the full nutrition science details for California State University Long Beach

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California State Polytechnic University Pomona landed the #9 spot for nutrition science this year. California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a very large public school located in the suburb of Pomona. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. California State Polytechnic University Pomona awarded about 76 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Nutrition Science graduates of California State Polytechnic University Pomona earn a median of $34,384 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,250. More information about a degree in nutrition science from California State Polytechnic University Pomona

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California State University Los Angeles ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best nutrition science schools. California State University Los Angeles is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. There were roughly 93 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at California State University Los Angeles in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from California State University Los Angeles earn around $31,096 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,493 to complete this degree. Get the full nutrition science details for California State University Los Angeles

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California State University San Bernardino placed #11 among the best nutrition science schools. Set in the city of San Bernardino, California State University San Bernardino is a very large public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. California State University San Bernardino awarded about 30 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from California State University San Bernardino generally make around $42,421. Students borrow a median of $15,149 to complete this degree. Get the full nutrition science details for California State University San Bernardino

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California State University Northridge placed #12 among the best nutrition science schools. Located in the city of Northridge, California State University Northridge is a very large public university. California State University Northridge graduates 57% of students within six years. About 35 nutrition science degrees were awarded at California State University Northridge in the most recent year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from California State University Northridge earn around $48,437 in the first couple years of their career. California State University Northridge graduates carry a median of $16,202 in student loans. See the full nutrition science program report for California State University Northridge

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California State University Chico ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best nutrition science schools. Set in the city of Chico, California State University Chico is a large public institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. California State University Chico awarded about 42 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Nutrition Science graduates of California State University Chico earn a median of $25,490 early in their careers. California State University Chico graduates carry a median of $19,272 in student loans. More information about a degree in nutrition science from California State University Chico

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California Baptist University came in at #14 for nutrition science this year. California Baptist University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Riverside. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at California Baptist University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from California Baptist University earn around $51,999 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,169 to complete this degree. Get the full nutrition science details for California Baptist University

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California State University Fresno landed the #15 spot for nutrition science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Fresno. About 57% of students finish within six years. California State University Fresno awarded about 11 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $23,211 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,375 to complete this degree. Read more about the nutrition science program at California State University Fresno

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California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earned the #16 position for nutrition science this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 66 nutrition science degrees were awarded at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo in the most recent year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn around $22,675 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,620. More information about a degree in nutrition science from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

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Pepperdine University earned the #17 position for nutrition science this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Malibu. Pepperdine University graduates 83% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at Pepperdine University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from Pepperdine University generally make around $57,582. Students borrow a median of $23,645 to complete this degree. Read more about the nutrition science program at Pepperdine University

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National Holistic Institute landed the #18 spot for nutrition science this year. Located in the suburb of Emeryville, National Holistic Institute is a mid-sized private for-profit university. National Holistic Institute awarded about 85 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $18,613 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. Get the full nutrition science details for National Holistic Institute

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 18 schools evaluated.

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