2026 Best Value Nutrition Science Schools in Alabama
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in nutrition science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Nutrition Science Schools
Leading the list is University Of Alabama At Birmingham, our #1 best value for nutrition science in Alabama. Located in the city of Birmingham, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,098, while out-of-state students pay about $22,562. Nutrition Science graduates carry a median of $26,162 in student loans. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from University Of Alabama At Birmingham generally make around $55,413. That is a strong return on a $26,162 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Auburn University one of the best values for nutrition science. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,890, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. Nutrition Science graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, nutrition science degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $36,575. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 46%.
Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
[Nutrition Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/nutrition-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong nutrition science education at a price that pays off.
