2026 Best Nutrition Science Schools in Florida

Nutrition Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their nutrition science programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for nutrition science students.

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• Best Nutrition Science Schools in Florida

Best Schools for Nutrition Science in Florida

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

Top Schools in Nutrition Science

1

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

27 Nutrition Science Degrees Awarded

$70,595 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Nova Southeastern University the best school in the country for a degree in nutrition science. 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. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from Nova Southeastern University generally make around $70,595. Nova Southeastern University graduates carry a median of $25,021 in student loans. Get the full nutrition science details for Nova Southeastern University

2

University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

103 Nutrition Science Degrees Awarded

$21,031 Median Starting Salary

University Of Florida is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in nutrition science, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 103 nutrition science degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $21,031. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $17,182 in student loans. More information about a degree in nutrition science from University Of Florida

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 · 3 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.