Best Nutrition Sciences Schools in California

California has 9 colleges offering Nutrition Sciences programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 417 recent graduates. Graduates earn $30,633 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $31,065.

Schools in CA

$30,633

CA Avg. Earnings

$31,065

National Avg.

Schools Nationally

Nutrition Sciences Schools in California, Ranked by Earnings

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA · Public

$32,569

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,612

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: 11.7%

California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,707

Graduates: 38

Acceptance: 96.4%

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,431

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 29.8%

University of California-Davis

Davis, CA · Public

$28,697

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,513

Graduates: 172

Acceptance: 41.6%

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,267

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 96.2%

California State University-Chico

Chico, CA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,266

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 93.7%

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 34.4%

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, CA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,653

Graduates: 89

Acceptance: 73.7%

California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 91.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Nutrition Sciences in California?

University of California-Berkeley ranks #1 for Nutrition Sciences in California with median graduate earnings of $32,569 within two years of graduation. There are 9 schools offering Nutrition Sciences programs in the state.

How much do Nutrition Sciences graduates earn in California?

Nutrition Sciences graduates in California earn an average of $30,633 within two years of graduation. This is 1% below the national average of $31,065 for this major.

What is the hardest Nutrition Sciences school to get into in California?

University of California-Berkeley is the most selective Nutrition Sciences program in California with an acceptance rate of 11.7%. The average acceptance rate across Nutrition Sciences programs in the state is 63.3%.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.