2026 Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in Colorado
[Nutrition Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/nutrition-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong nutrition science education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for nutrition science students.
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2026 Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in Colorado
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the nutrition science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Nutrition Science Schools
Our analysis ranked Metropolitan State College Of Denver the best value for a degree in nutrition science in Colorado. Set in the city of Denver, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,124, compared with $30,684 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for nutrition science graduates is $26,750. Nutrition Science graduates of Metropolitan State College Of Denver earn a median of $37,213 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Northern Colorado one of the best values for nutrition science. Set in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,901, with out-of-state students paying around $26,979. Students borrow a median of $25,346 to complete the nutrition science program here. Nutrition Science graduates of University Of Northern Colorado earn a median of $39,258 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Colorado State University Fort Collins is a great value for students pursuing a degree in nutrition science, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,373 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. Students borrow a median of $24,750 to complete the nutrition science program here. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from Colorado State University Fort Collins generally make around $46,519. Set against $24,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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