2027 Best Value Nutrition Sciences Schools
[Nutrition Sciences](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/nutrition-science/nutrition-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 94 schools to find the best return on investment for nutrition sciences students.
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2027 Best Value Nutrition Sciences Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in nutrition sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Nutrition Sciences Schools
California State University Los Angeles tops our 2027 list of the best value nutrition sciences schools in the United States. Set in the city of Los Angeles, California State University Los Angeles is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,164 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,764. Nutrition Sciences graduates carry a median of $14,493 in student loans. Nutrition Sciences graduates of California State University Los Angeles earn a median of $31,096 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.
California State University San Bernardino came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value nutrition sciences schools. Set in the city of San Bernardino, California State University San Bernardino is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,088, compared with $20,688 for out-of-state students. Nutrition Sciences graduates carry a median of $15,149 in student loans. Early-career nutrition sciences graduates make about $42,421. Set against $15,149 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. California State University San Bernardino admits about 94% of applicants.
California State University Sacramento came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value nutrition sciences schools. Located in the city of Sacramento, California State University Sacramento is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,018 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,618. Nutrition Sciences graduates carry a median of $17,492 in student loans. Nutrition Sciences graduates of California State University Sacramento earn a median of $49,907 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,492 median debt. California State University Sacramento admits about 94% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in nutrition sciences will find it at Cuny Queens College, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,538 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,488 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for nutrition sciences graduates is $12,157. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from Cuny Queens College generally make around $41,847. Set against $12,157 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Texas Pan American came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value nutrition sciences schools. The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public school located in the city of Edinburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,799, compared with $19,645 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,694 to complete the nutrition sciences program here. Early-career nutrition sciences graduates make about $46,404. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Texas Pan American admits about 94% of applicants.
California State University Fresno placed #6 among the best values for nutrition sciences. Set in the city of Fresno, California State University Fresno is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,341, with out-of-state students paying around $19,941. Typical student debt for nutrition sciences graduates is $11,375. Early-career nutrition sciences graduates make about $23,211. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.
University Of Florida earned the #7 position for value in nutrition sciences this year. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Typical student debt for nutrition sciences graduates is $17,182. Nutrition Sciences graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $21,031 early in their careers. Set against $17,182 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 24%.
California State University Long Beach earned the #8 position for value in nutrition sciences this year. Located in the city of Long Beach, California State University Long Beach is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,374, compared with $19,974 for out-of-state students. Nutrition Sciences graduates carry a median of $15,732 in student loans. Nutrition Sciences graduates of California State University Long Beach earn a median of $51,087 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,732 median debt. The acceptance rate is 46%.
University Of California Berkeley came in at #9 for value in nutrition sciences this year. University Of California Berkeley is a very large public school located in the city of Berkeley. In-state tuition and fees average $15,377, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. Nutrition Sciences graduates carry a median of $16,182 in student loans. Early-career nutrition sciences graduates make about $35,161. That is a strong return on a $16,182 median debt. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value nutrition sciences schools. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill. In-state tuition and fees average $8,994, while out-of-state students pay about $41,203. Students borrow a median of $15,117 to complete the nutrition sciences program here. Nutrition Sciences graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of $54,771 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 15%.
California State University Northridge ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value nutrition sciences schools. Located in the city of Northridge, California State University Northridge is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,458, while out-of-state students pay about $20,058. Nutrition Sciences graduates carry a median of $16,202 in student loans. Nutrition Sciences graduates of California State University Northridge earn a median of $48,437 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
San Jose State University earned the #12 position for value in nutrition sciences this year. San Jose State University is a very large public school located in the city of San Jose. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,410, compared with $21,010 for out-of-state students. Graduates go on to earn a median of $78,988 ten years after entry. San Jose State University admits about 85% of applicants.
San Francisco State University landed the #13 spot for nutrition sciences value this year. Located in the city of San Francisco, San Francisco State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,846, with out-of-state students paying around $20,446. Typical student debt for nutrition sciences graduates is $17,137. Nutrition Sciences graduates of San Francisco State University earn a median of $30,620 early in their careers. Set against $17,137 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #14 spot for nutrition sciences value this year. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete the nutrition sciences program here. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $64,343. Set against $16,481 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 39%.
California State Polytechnic University Pomona placed #15 among the best values for nutrition sciences. Set in the suburb of Pomona, California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,781, while out-of-state students pay about $20,381. Nutrition Sciences graduates carry a median of $17,250 in student loans. Nutrition Sciences graduates of California State Polytechnic University Pomona earn a median of $34,384 early in their careers. Set against $17,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.
University Of California Davis landed the #16 spot for nutrition sciences value this year. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,804, with out-of-state students paying around $47,692. Students borrow a median of $14,166 to complete the nutrition sciences program here. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $34,512. Set against $14,166 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 42%.
University Of Georgia placed #17 among the best values for nutrition sciences. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. Students from in state pay about $11,450 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Students borrow a median of $24,710 to complete the nutrition sciences program here. Early-career nutrition sciences graduates make about $27,724. Set against $24,710 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 38%.
Tulsa Community College came in at #18 for value in nutrition sciences this year. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,792, while out-of-state students pay about $9,720. Typical student debt for nutrition sciences graduates is $15,789. Early-career nutrition sciences graduates make about $41,718. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Nevada Las Vegas earned the #19 position for value in nutrition sciences this year. Set in the city of Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,748, with out-of-state students paying around $27,411. Nutrition Sciences graduates carry a median of $15,815 in student loans. Early-career nutrition sciences graduates make about $27,171. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Farmingdale State College landed the #20 spot for nutrition sciences value this year. Set in the suburb of Farmingdale, Farmingdale State College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,626 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,536. Typical student debt for nutrition sciences graduates is $19,528. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from Farmingdale State College generally make around $50,374. Set against $19,528 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Farmingdale State College admits about 63% of applicants.
University Of Memphis came in at #21 for value in nutrition sciences this year. Set in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,728, with out-of-state students paying around $15,384. Typical student debt for nutrition sciences graduates is $26,315. Early-career nutrition sciences graduates make about $48,890. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.
California State University Chico ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value nutrition sciences schools. Located in the city of Chico, California State University Chico is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,472, compared with $21,072 for out-of-state students. Nutrition Sciences graduates carry a median of $19,272 in student loans. Early-career nutrition sciences graduates make about $25,490. That is a strong return on a $19,272 median debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Arizona State University came in at #23 for value in nutrition sciences this year. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,842 to complete the nutrition sciences program here. Early-career nutrition sciences graduates make about $55,876. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Texas Womans University came in at #24 for value in nutrition sciences this year. Texas Womans University is a large public school located in the city of Denton. Students from in state pay about $8,640 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,480 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $28,211 to complete the nutrition sciences program here. Early-career nutrition sciences graduates make about $44,808. That is a strong return on a $28,211 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
San Diego State University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best value nutrition sciences schools. San Diego State University is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,728, while out-of-state students pay about $21,328. Typical student debt for nutrition sciences graduates is $18,000. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from San Diego State University generally make around $34,878. That is a strong return on a $18,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 36%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 94 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 94 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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