2026 Best Nutrition Science Schools in Minnesota

Nutrition Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their nutrition science programs.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best nutrition science schools.

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• Best Nutrition Science Schools in Minnesota

Best Schools for Nutrition Science in Minnesota

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

Top Schools in Nutrition Science

1

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

46 Nutrition Science Degrees Awarded

$32,676 Median Starting Salary

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in nutrition science. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 46 nutrition science degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $32,676 early in their careers. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates carry a median of $24,586 in student loans. Read more about the nutrition science program at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

2

College Of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN

11 Nutrition Science Degrees Awarded

$28,402 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong nutrition science program will find one at College Of Saint Benedict, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Saint Joseph, College Of Saint Benedict is a small private not-for-profit university. About 77% of students finish within six years. College Of Saint Benedict awarded about 11 nutrition science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from College Of Saint Benedict generally make around $28,402. Students borrow a median of $26,572 to complete this degree. Get the full nutrition science details for College Of Saint Benedict

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 · 5 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.