2025 Best Nutrition Sciences Schools in California
11
Colleges in California
1,251
Nutrition Sciences Degrees Awarded
Nutrition Sciences is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #136 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
In 2025, College Factual analyzed 11 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Nutrition Sciences Schools in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,251 degrees in nutrition sciences to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Nutrition Sciences School
The nutrition sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Nutrition Sciences rankings. For our Best Overall Nutrition Sciences School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Nutrition Sciences Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Nutrition Sciences Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Nutrition Sciences in California
The schools below may not offer all types of nutrition sciences degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top California Schools in Nutrition Sciences
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In CA
107
Nutrition Sciences Degrees Awarded
University of California - Berkeley is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in nutrition sciences. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.
There were approximately 107 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nutrition sciences from University of California - Berkeley
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
152
Nutrition Sciences Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat University of California - Davis if you want to pursue a degree in nutrition sciences. Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #55 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UC Davis is a great university overall.
There were about 152 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at UC Davis in the most recent data year.
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University of Southern California is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in nutrition sciences. USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means USC is a great university overall.More information about a degree in nutrition sciences from University of Southern California
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In CA
125
Nutrition Sciences Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in nutrition sciences needs to look into San Diego State University. SDSU is a very large public university located in the large city of San Diego. A Best Colleges rank of #185 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SDSU is a great university overall.
There were about 125 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at SDSU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nutrition sciences from San Diego State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
117
Nutrition Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Sacramento, Sac State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 40th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 117 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at Sac State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nutrition sciences from California State University - Sacramento
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In CA
57
Nutrition Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Chico, Chico State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 64th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 57 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at Chico State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nutrition sciences from California State University - Chico
Graduate Certificate
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In CA
116
Nutrition Sciences Degrees Awarded
SFSU is a fairly large public university located in the large city of San Francisco. This university ranks 30th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 116 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at SFSU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nutrition sciences from San Francisco State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In CA
80
Nutrition Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #165 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a great university overall.
There were approximately 80 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nutrition sciences from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In CA
82
Nutrition Sciences Degrees Awarded
Cal Poly Pomona is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Pomona. This university ranks 60th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 82 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cal Poly Pomona in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nutrition sciences from California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In CA
94
Nutrition Sciences Degrees Awarded
CSULB is a fairly large public university located in the city of Long Beach. This university ranks 36th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 94 nutrition sciences students who graduated with this degree at CSULB in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in nutrition sciences from California State University - Long Beach
