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Best Schools for Nutrition Sciences

Nutrition Sciences graduates earn a median of $31,065 within two years of graduation, ranking #209 out of 292 tracked majors — 13% below the median across all fields. There are 38 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 1,583 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center graduates earn $44,649 while Brigham Young University graduates earn $17,162 — a $27,487 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap.

Early career salary growth is moderate: Nutrition Sciences graduates see an average 15% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

38
Schools
$31,065
Avg. 2yr Earnings
#209
of 292 Majors
1,583
Graduates

Public vs Private: Nutrition Sciences

Public (31 schools)
$30,683
avg. 2yr earnings
Private (5 schools)
$30,998
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $315 more in early earnings on average for Nutrition Sciences graduates. Factor in tuition difference to calculate which offers better ROI.

Nutrition Sciences by State

Connecticut
5 schools
$29,141
Oklahoma
2 schools
$44,649
New York
2 schools
$32,464
Minnesota
2 schools
$36,755
North Carolina
2 schools
$33,437
Washington
2 schools
$32,480
Texas
2 schools
$32,491
Colorado
2 schools
$31,578

Top Nutrition Sciences Schools by Graduate Earnings

#1
U

University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center

Oklahoma City, OK ·

$44,649
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: N/A
#2
U

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK · Public

$44,649
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 76.5%
#3
R

Russell Sage College

Troy, NY · Private

$39,153
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 76.2%
#4
C

College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph, MN · Private

$38,906
2yr Earnings
1yr: $29,764
Grads: 33
Acceptance: 91.4%
#5
N

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · Public

$36,992
2yr Earnings
1yr: $30,421
Grads: 62
Acceptance: 39.9%
#6
U

University of Vermont

Burlington, VT · Public

$36,488
2yr Earnings
1yr: $34,168
Grads: 45
Acceptance: 60.0%
#7
U

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public

$35,416
2yr Earnings
1yr: $39,231
Grads: 20
Acceptance: 87.7%
#8
C

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA · Public

$35,274
2yr Earnings
1yr: $30,834
Grads: 48
Acceptance: 90.2%
#9
U

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public

$34,603
2yr Earnings
1yr: $32,818
Grads: 83
Acceptance: 77.0%
#10
U

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX · Private

$33,993
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 93.4%
#11
S

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Public

$33,281
2yr Earnings
1yr: $22,761
Grads: 27
Acceptance: 90.4%
#12
U

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, HI · Public

$32,925
2yr Earnings
1yr: $30,761
Grads: 22
Acceptance: 69.7%
#13
U

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

$32,925
2yr Earnings
1yr: $28,232
Grads: 38
Acceptance: 43.4%
#14
M

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO · Public

$32,747
2yr Earnings
1yr: $32,738
Grads: 81
Acceptance: 99.1%
#15
U

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA · Public

$32,569
2yr Earnings
1yr: $28,612
Grads: 45
Acceptance: 11.7%
#16
M

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI · Public

$32,284
2yr Earnings
1yr: $21,557
Grads: 45
Acceptance: 83.9%
#17
U

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH · Public

$31,423
2yr Earnings
1yr: $24,518
Grads: 72
Acceptance: 86.9%
#18
U

University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, NV · Public

$31,236
2yr Earnings
1yr: $32,755
Grads: 44
Acceptance: 85.3%
#19
T

Texas Woman's University

Denton, TX · Public

$30,988
2yr Earnings
1yr: $27,414
Grads: 78
Acceptance: 95.0%
#20
U

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO · Public

$30,409
2yr Earnings
1yr: $23,468
Grads: 19
Acceptance: 86.4%
#21
U

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC · Public

$29,882
2yr Earnings
1yr: $26,768
Grads: 48
Acceptance: 89.8%
#22
U

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, IN · Public

$29,685
2yr Earnings
1yr: $29,976
Grads: 30
Acceptance: 94.7%
#23
B

Bastyr University

Kenmore, WA ·

$29,685
2yr Earnings
1yr: $31,720
Grads: 43
Acceptance: N/A
#24
U

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT · Public

$29,141
2yr Earnings
1yr: $25,053
Grads: 52
Acceptance: 53.9%
#25
U

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public

$29,141
2yr Earnings
1yr: $25,053
Grads: 52
Acceptance: 87.0%
#26
U

University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public

$29,141
2yr Earnings
1yr: $25,053
Grads: 52
Acceptance: 86.5%
#27
U

University of Connecticut-Stamford

Stamford, CT · Public

$29,141
2yr Earnings
1yr: $25,053
Grads: 52
Acceptance: 80.2%
#28
U

University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

Hartford, CT · Public

$29,141
2yr Earnings
1yr: $25,053
Grads: 52
Acceptance: 86.5%
#29
U

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV · Public

$28,753
2yr Earnings
1yr: $20,576
Grads: 22
Acceptance: 96.3%
#30
U

University of California-Davis

Davis, CA · Public

$28,697
2yr Earnings
1yr: $31,513
Grads: 172
Acceptance: 41.6%
#31
L

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public

$28,236
2yr Earnings
1yr: $25,359
Grads: 30
Acceptance: 74.0%
#32
R

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ · Public

$27,048
2yr Earnings
1yr: $32,168
Grads: 47
Acceptance: 65.3%
#33
C

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY · Private

$25,774
2yr Earnings
1yr: $13,820
Grads: 27
Acceptance: 8.2%
#34
U

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public

$25,615
2yr Earnings
1yr: $24,800
Grads: 99
Acceptance: 85.7%
#35
A

Auburn University

Auburn, AL · Public

$21,964
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 50.5%
#36
T

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN · Public

$21,234
2yr Earnings
1yr: $16,553
Grads: 21
Acceptance: 46.0%
#37
U

University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public

$20,140
2yr Earnings
1yr: $24,816
Grads: 22
Acceptance: 37.2%
#38
B

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT · Private

$17,162
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 69.2%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Health-Related Knowledge and Skills $31,423 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General $31,384 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management $31,228 American Sign Language $31,141 Biological and Physical Sciences $31,130 Educational Administration and Supervision $30,879

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Nutrition Sciences?
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center ranks #1 for Nutrition Sciences with median graduate earnings of $44,649 within two years. There are 38 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.
How much do Nutrition Sciences graduates earn?
Nutrition Sciences graduates earn an average of $31,065 within two years of graduation. This is 13% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $17,162 to $44,649 depending on the school.
How hard is it to get into a top Nutrition Sciences program?
The average acceptance rate across Nutrition Sciences programs is 72.1%. The most selective program is at Cornell University with a 8.2% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.
Is a public or private school better for Nutrition Sciences?
Private Nutrition Sciences programs average $30,998 in early earnings vs $30,683 at public schools. Private schools lead in earnings, but cost significantly more — calculate net price before deciding.

Data updated June 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders.

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