Best Schools for Nutrition Sciences

Nutrition Sciences graduates earn a median of $60,591 within four years of graduating, ranking #209 out of 283 tracked majors — 3% below the median across all fields. There are 57 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 2,254 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: University of California-Berkeley graduates earn $79,391 while University of Northern Colorado graduates earn $45,979 — a $33,412 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is strong: Nutrition Sciences graduates see an average 16% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$60,591

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#209

of 283 Majors

2,254

Graduates

Public vs Private: Nutrition Sciences

Public (48 schools)

$60,705

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (9 schools)

$62,391

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $1,686 more in early earnings on average for Nutrition Sciences graduates. Factor in tuition difference to calculate which offers better ROI.

Nutrition Sciences by State

Also by state: Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Oklahoma, Washington, Wisconsin

Top Nutrition Sciences Schools by Graduate Earnings

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA · Public

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · Public

California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA · Public

University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public

$70,867

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

2yr: $20,140 (18)

1yr: $24,816 (22)

Acceptance: 37.2%

New York University

New York, NY · Private

$70,508

4yr Earnings

25 grads · small sample

1yr: $25,904 (22)

Acceptance: 9.4%

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA · Public

$69,604

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

1yr: $30,950 (20)

Acceptance: 85.2%

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA · Public

Simmons University

Boston, MA · Private

$68,021

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 66.0%

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI · Public

University of California-Davis

Davis, CA · Public

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ · Public

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT · Public

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public

University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public

University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, CT · Public

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, CT · Public

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH · Public

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA · Public

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Erie, PA · Public

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS · Public

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA · Public

College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph, MN · Private

University of Vermont

Burlington, VT · Public

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY · Private

$60,728

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO · Public

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO · Public

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

California State University-Chico

Chico, CA · Public

$59,146

4yr Earnings

17 grads · small sample

1yr: $37,266 (19)

Acceptance: 93.7%

#32

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · Public

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV · Public

Dominican University

River Forest, IL · Private

$57,532

4yr Earnings

25 grads · small sample

1yr: $31,227 (27)

Acceptance: 79.8%

#37

University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, NV · Public

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA · Public

Auburn University

Auburn, AL · Public

La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA · Private

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, HI · Public

$55,569

4yr Earnings

17 grads · small sample

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Public

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA · Public

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, CA · Public

Iowa State University

Ames, IA · Public

$53,933

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

1yr: $29,014 (26)

Acceptance: 89.1%

#47

Texas Woman's University

Denton, TX · Public

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · Public

California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · Public

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC · Public

Showing top 50 of 57 schools. View all or filter by state above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Nutrition Sciences?

University of California-Berkeley ranks #1 for Nutrition Sciences with median graduate earnings of $79,391 within four years of graduating. There are 57 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Nutrition Sciences graduates earn?

Nutrition Sciences graduates earn an average of $60,591 within four years of graduating. This is near the median across all majors. Earnings range from $45,979 to $79,391 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Nutrition Sciences program?

The average acceptance rate across Nutrition Sciences programs is 72.4%. The most selective program is at Cornell University with a 8.2% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Nutrition Sciences?

Private Nutrition Sciences programs average $62,391 in early earnings vs $60,705 at public schools. Private schools lead in earnings, but cost significantly more — calculate net price before deciding.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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