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2027 Best Value Nutrition Sciences Schools in Texas

8 Colleges in the United States
$22,549 Avg Student Debt
$62,887 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Nutrition Sciences Badge [Nutrition Sciences](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/nutrition-science/nutrition-sciences/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for nutrition sciences students.

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2027 Best Value Nutrition Sciences Schools in Texas

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in nutrition sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Nutrition Sciences Schools

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The University Of Texas Pan American earned the #1 spot for value among nutrition sciences schools in Texas. Located in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,799, with out-of-state students paying around $19,645. Students borrow a median of $14,694 to complete the nutrition sciences program here. Nutrition Sciences graduates of The University Of Texas Pan American earn a median of $46,404 early in their careers. Set against $14,694 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Texas Pan American admits about 94% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Texas Womans University earned it the #2 place for nutrition sciences. Set in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,640, while out-of-state students pay about $18,480. Nutrition Sciences graduates carry a median of $28,211 in student loans. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from Texas Womans University generally make around $44,808. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.

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Texas Tech University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in nutrition sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Texas Tech University is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock. In-state tuition and fees average $11,852, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete the nutrition sciences program here. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from Texas Tech University generally make around $38,332. Set against $24,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in nutrition sciences will find it at The University Of Texas At Austin, which ranked #4. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for nutrition sciences graduates is $21,275. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $57,819. That is a strong return on a $21,275 median debt. The University Of Texas At Austin admits about 27% of applicants.

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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in nutrition sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,302, compared with $18,142 for out-of-state students. Nutrition Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,222 in student loans. Early-career nutrition sciences graduates make about $50,532. That is a strong return on a $23,222 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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Texas A And M University College Station placed #6 among the best values for nutrition sciences. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Students borrow a median of $21,850 to complete the nutrition sciences program here. Nutrition Sciences graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $40,504 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,850 median debt. The acceptance rate is 57%.

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Texas Christian University landed the #7 spot for nutrition sciences value this year. Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Worth. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,740. Nutrition Sciences graduates carry a median of $22,960 in student loans. Nutrition Sciences graduates of Texas Christian University earn a median of $60,035 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,960 median debt. Texas Christian University admits about 44% of applicants.

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Baylor University earned the #8 position for value in nutrition sciences this year. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,100. Students borrow a median of $23,928 to complete the nutrition sciences program here. Soon after graduation, nutrition sciences degree recipients from Baylor University generally make around $49,888. That is a strong return on a $23,928 median debt. The acceptance rate is 51%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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