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2026 Best Nutrition Science Master’s Degree Schools

38 Colleges in the United States
1,522 Nutrition Science Degrees Awarded
$49,800 Avg Early-Career Salary

Nutrition Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 169 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for nutrition science students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Nutrition Science in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in nutrition science, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Nutrition Science

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No school ranked higher than The University Of Texas At Austin this year for nutrition science. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 52 nutrition science degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $57,819 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete this degree. Read more about the nutrition science program at The University Of Texas At Austin

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best nutrition science schools. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Boston University awarded about 48 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $60,684 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,232. More information about a degree in nutrition science from Boston University

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Students looking for a strong nutrition science program will find one at University Of Washington Seattle Campus, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 nutrition science degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $64,343 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. More information about a degree in nutrition science from University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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A rank of #4 makes San Jose State University one of the top schools for nutrition science. San Jose State University is a very large public school located in the city of San Jose. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 23 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at San Jose State University in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in nutrition science from San Jose State University

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in nutrition science, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. New York University awarded about 49 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from New York University earn around $65,523 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the nutrition science program at New York University

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University placed #6 among the best nutrition science schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Medford. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Tufts University awarded about 79 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Nutrition Science graduates of Tufts University earn a median of $62,757 early in their careers. Tufts University graduates carry a median of $17,074 in student loans. Get the full nutrition science details for Tufts University

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Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #7 for nutrition science this year. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates 96% of students within six years. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 88 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Nutrition Science graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $48,153 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258. More information about a degree in nutrition science from Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Baylor University earned the #8 position for nutrition science this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waco. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 11 nutrition science degrees were awarded at Baylor University in the most recent year. Nutrition Science graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $49,888 early in their careers. Baylor University graduates carry a median of $23,928 in student loans. More information about a degree in nutrition science from Baylor University

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University Of Southern California placed #9 among 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. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 29 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of $75,677 early in their careers. University Of Southern California graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans. Read more about the nutrition science program at University Of Southern California

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Texas Christian University earned the #10 position for nutrition science this year. Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Texas Christian University awarded about 10 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $60,035 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,960. Read more about the nutrition science program at Texas Christian University

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Thomas Jefferson University came in at #11 for nutrition science this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from Thomas Jefferson University generally make around $64,243. Typical student debt for the program is $32,256. Get the full nutrition science details for Thomas Jefferson University

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California State University Long Beach came in at #12 for nutrition science this year. Set in the city of Long Beach, California State University Long Beach is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. California State University Long Beach awarded about 13 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. More information about a degree in nutrition science from California State University Long Beach

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best nutrition science schools. University Of Kansas is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kansas in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $56,289 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,608. Get the full nutrition science details for University Of Kansas

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University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences came in at #14 for nutrition science this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Little Rock. There were roughly 10 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences in the most recent data year. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences earn a median of $72,098 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,106. More information about a degree in nutrition science from University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

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Montclair State University came in at #15 for nutrition science this year. Montclair State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Montclair. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 45 nutrition science degrees were awarded at Montclair State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from Montclair State University earn around $44,369 in the first couple years of their career. Montclair State University graduates carry a median of $25,286 in student loans. See the full nutrition science program report for Montclair State University

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Tulane University Of Louisiana placed #16 among the best nutrition science schools. Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 11 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from Tulane University Of Louisiana earn around $54,082 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,077 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in nutrition science from Tulane University Of Louisiana

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San Diego State University earned the #17 position for nutrition science this year. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego State University is a very large public university. San Diego State University graduates 76% of students within six years. San Diego State University awarded about 12 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Nutrition Science graduates of San Diego State University earn a median of $34,878 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the nutrition science program at San Diego State University

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University earned the #18 position for nutrition science this year. Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 27 nutrition science degrees were awarded at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent year. Nutrition Science graduates of Nova Southeastern University earn a median of $70,595 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,021. See the full nutrition science program report for Nova Southeastern University

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Teachers College At Columbia University came in at #19 for nutrition science this year. Located in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Teachers College At Columbia University awarded about 18 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from Teachers College At Columbia University earn around $68,822 in the first couple years of their career. More information about a degree in nutrition science from Teachers College At Columbia University

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #20 for nutrition science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Ann Arbor. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. About 31 nutrition science degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Students who receive their nutrition science degree from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn around $33,710 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,137. More information about a degree in nutrition science from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Saint Louis University Main Campus ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best nutrition science schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Louis. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 28 nutrition science students who graduated with this degree at Saint Louis University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $51,741 in their early career. Saint Louis University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,586 in student loans. Get the full nutrition science details for Saint Louis University Main Campus

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Oklahoma State University Main Campus landed the #22 spot for nutrition science this year. Set in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 19 nutrition science degrees were awarded at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $50,993. Students borrow a median of $22,337 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in nutrition science from Oklahoma State University Main Campus

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

University Of Vermont placed #23 among the best nutrition science schools. This large public university is located in the city of Burlington. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. University Of Vermont awarded about 13 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of Vermont generally make around $33,389. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. See the full nutrition science program report for University Of Vermont

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Rush University
Chicago, IL

Rush University came in at #24 for nutrition science this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Rush University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Rush University awarded about 23 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nutrition science program make about $51,284 in their early career. Rush University graduates carry a median of $31,206 in student loans. See the full nutrition science program report for Rush University

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Northeastern University Global Network ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best nutrition science schools. Northeastern University Global Network is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Northeastern University Global Network awarded about 15 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from Northeastern University Global Network generally make around $78,054. Typical student debt for the program is $27,055. Read more about the nutrition science program at Northeastern University Global Network

Rest of the Top 50 Nutrition Science Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s nutrition science ranking:

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
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Saint Joseph College
West Hartford, CT
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University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
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Other Nutrition Science Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Nutrition Science rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Nutrition Science
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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 · 169 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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