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2023 Most Popular Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools

252 Colleges
$34,748 Avg Salary
$24,931 Avg Student Debt

Food, Nutrition & Related Services is the #135 most popular major in the country with 4,858 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools ranking. This report analyzed 252 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Food, Nutrition & Related Services program at each school on the list.

Check out the nutrition programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Our 2023 rankings named Virginia Tech the most popular school in the United States for food, nutrition and related services students. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.

After completing their degree, nutrition graduates from Virginia Tech carry an average student debt load of $24,958. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $439.

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#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Out of the 252 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Alabama landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, nutrition graduates from UA carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

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#3

University of Houston

Houston, TX

Out of the 252 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston landed the # 3 spot on the list. UH is a fairly large public school located in the city of Houston.

On average, nutrition graduates from UH take out $22,750 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Skysong. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools list. Located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Nutrition majors at ASU - Skysong take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $268.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a great place for food, nutrition and related services students. UNL is a very large public school located in the large city of Lincoln.

The average amount in student loans that nutrition majors at UNL take out is $25,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $274, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Johnson & Wales University - Providence did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for food, nutrition and related services students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Providence, JWU Providence is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, nutrition majors at JWU Providence accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $436.

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The University of Texas at Austin came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, nutrition majors at UT Austin accumulate an average of around $22,842 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $234.

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Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular food, nutrition and related services programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, nutrition graduates from ASU - Tempe carry an average student debt load of $25,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $268.

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Oklahoma State University - Main Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools ranking. Located in the town of Stillwater, OSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, nutrition graduates from OSU carry an average student debt load of $19,949. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $189, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#10

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for food, nutrition and related services students. It came in at #10 on the list. Wayne State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Detroit.

The average amount in student loans that nutrition majors at Wayne State take out is $27,000.

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#11

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools ranking. Texas State is a very large public school located in the small city of San Marcos.

Nutrition majors at Texas State take out an average of $22,950 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $209, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#12

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT

With a ranking of #12, University of Bridgeport did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for food, nutrition and related services students. Located in the medium-sized city of Bridgeport, UBridgeport is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #13, Johnson & Wales University - Online did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for food, nutrition and related services students. Located in the city of Providence, JWU Online is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Nutrition majors at JWU Online take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $436.

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#14

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX

Lamar University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular food, nutrition and related services programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Beaumont, Lamar University is a public school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that nutrition majors at Lamar University take out is $25,719.

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Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular food, nutrition and related services programs. Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, nutrition majors at Ohio State accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $421, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools ranking. JWU Charlotte is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Charlotte.

After completing their degree, nutrition graduates from JWU Charlotte carry an average student debt load of $27,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $436.

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#17

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools list. UARK is a very large public school located in the small city of Fayetteville.

After completing their degree, nutrition graduates from UARK carry an average student debt load of $23,678.

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Case Western Reserve University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools ranking. Case Western is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Cleveland.

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#19

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools ranking. UK is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington.

Nutrition majors at UK take out an average of $26,990 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $204.

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular food, nutrition and related services programs. Located in the town of Indiana, IUP is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, nutrition majors at IUP accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $245.

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#21

American University

Washington, DC

American University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools ranking. Located in the city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#22

Simmons University

Boston, MA

Simmons University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular food, nutrition and related services programs. Simmons is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

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#23

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for food, nutrition and related services students. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#24

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

Oregon State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for food, nutrition and related services students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the small city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that nutrition majors at Oregon State take out is $31,000.

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Middle Tennessee State University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, nutrition majors at Middle Tennessee State University accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.

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#27

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UT
#28

Framingham State University

Framingham, MA
#29

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY
#31

Hunter College

New York, NY
#32

New York University

New York, NY
#33

Baylor University

Waco, TX
#35

College of Saint Elizabeth

Morristown, NJ
#37

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Food, Nutrition & Related Services students that almost earned our Most Popular Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools award.

Rank College Location
38 University of New Mexico - Main Campus Albuquerque, NM
39 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC
40 University of New England Biddeford, ME
41 Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
41 Southwest Institute of Healing Arts Tempe, AZ
41 Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM
44 Meredith College Raleigh, NC
45 Samford University Birmingham, AL
46 West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA
46 Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA
46 Cedar Crest College Allentown, PA
46 Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO
50 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA

View the Most Popular Food, Nutrition & Related Services Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Food, Nutrition & Related Services is one of 7 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Nutrition

Related Major Annual Graduates
Human Development & Family Studies 42,112
Textile & Apparel Studies 3,313
General Family & Consumer Sciences 2,906
Family & Consumer Economics 1,454
Human Sciences Business Services 704

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 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 the rest 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.

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