2026 Best Nutrition Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Nutrition Science graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 169 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Nutrition Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Texas A And M University College Station earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Set in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Typical Nutrition Science student debt is $21,850. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station
The strong Nutrition Science programs at The Sage Colleges earned it the #2 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Troy, NY. About 56% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,164. The median Nutrition Science program debt is $26,702. More on The Sage Colleges
Out of the 169 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Bowling Green State University Main Campus landed the #3 spot. Set in Bowling Green, OH, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public institution. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates 61% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,912 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,900. Students borrow a median of $25,449 to complete their Nutrition Science program here. More on Bowling Green State University Main Campus
Out of the 169 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #4 spot. This public school is set in Fort Collins, CO. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,373, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Colorado State University Fort Collins Nutrition Science students take on a median of $24,750 in debt. See the full Colorado State University Fort Collins profile
Out of the 169 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Dominican University landed the #5 spot. Dominican University is a private not-for-profit school based in River Forest, IL. Dominican University graduates 55% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $38,828. Students borrow a median of $26,236 to complete their Nutrition Science program here. More on Dominican University
Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Based in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates 96% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,517. The median Nutrition Science program debt is $23,258. More on Columbia University In The City Of New York
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Nutrition Science schools. This public school is set in Cincinnati, OH. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates 74% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,363, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. Typical Nutrition Science student debt is $23,530. More on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
University Of Kentucky landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Set in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Graduates carry a median of $24,094 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Kentucky
Pepperdine University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Nutrition Science schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Malibu, CA. Pepperdine University graduates 83% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,918. Pepperdine University Nutrition Science students take on a median of $23,645 in debt. More on Pepperdine University
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro placed #10 among Nutrition Science schools in the United States. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a public school based in Greensboro, NC. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,661, while out-of-state students pay about $24,012. Typical Nutrition Science student debt is $26,656. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Greensboro report
Montclair State University placed #11 among Nutrition Science schools in the United States. Based in Montclair, NJ, Montclair State University is a public institution. Montclair State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,912, while out-of-state students pay about $26,022. Students borrow a median of $25,286 to complete their Nutrition Science program here. Read more about Montclair State University
Metropolitan State College Of Denver landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Located in Denver, CO, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a public institution. Metropolitan State College Of Denver graduates 31% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,124, while out-of-state students pay about $30,684. Metropolitan State College Of Denver Nutrition Science students take on a median of $26,750 in debt. Get the full Metropolitan State College Of Denver report
Syracuse University did well this year, earning the #13 position. Based in Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,528. Students borrow a median of $26,130 to complete their Nutrition Science program here. More on Syracuse University
Bastyr University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Based in Kenmore, WA, Bastyr University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,289. Bastyr University Nutrition Science students take on a median of $23,225 in debt. Read the full report on Bastyr University
Texas A And M University Commerce ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Nutrition Science schools. See the full Texas A And M University Commerce profile
University Of California Berkeley placed #16 among Nutrition Science schools in the United States. Get the full University Of California Berkeley report
Emory University
Emory University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Get the full Emory University report
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo did well this year, earning the #18 position. Read the full report on California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Northeastern University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Nutrition Science schools. Read the full report on Northeastern University
Lasell College
Lasell College landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Lasell College report
San Jose State University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. More on San Jose State University
University Of Arizona came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Arizona
Liberty University placed #23 among Nutrition Science schools in the United States. See the full Liberty University profile
California State University Sacramento ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Nutrition Science schools. See the full California State University Sacramento profile
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #25 among Nutrition Science schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison
Rest of the Top 50 Best Nutrition Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Miami University Oxford landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. More on Miami University Oxford
University Of Delaware did well this year, earning the #27 position. See the full University Of Delaware profile
University Of Georgia ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Nutrition Science schools. Read the full report on University Of Georgia
University Of Idaho placed #29 among Nutrition Science schools in the United States. More on University Of Idaho
University Of Memphis landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Memphis
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College placed #31 among Nutrition Science schools in the United States. Read more about Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College
La Salle University landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. See the full La Salle University profile
Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Rutgers University New Brunswick
Saint Louis University Main Campus placed #34 among Nutrition Science schools in the United States. See the full Saint Louis University Main Campus profile
California State University San Bernardino ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Nutrition Science schools. Get the full California State University San Bernardino report
Fontbonne University landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Fontbonne University report
Utah State University placed #37 among Nutrition Science schools in the United States. Read more about Utah State University
Universidad Del Turabo did well this year, earning the #38 position. Read the full report on Universidad Del Turabo
Texas Christian University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Texas Christian University
Southern Illinois University Carbondale landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. More on Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Ohio University Eastern Campus landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Ohio University Eastern Campus
Tulsa Community College landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. See the full Tulsa Community College profile
University Of Southern California did well this year, earning the #43 position. Read the full report on University Of Southern California
Texas Womans University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Nutrition Science schools. Read more about Texas Womans University
Teachers College At Columbia University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Nutrition Science schools. Read the full report on Teachers College At Columbia University
Howard University placed #46 among Nutrition Science schools in the United States. More on Howard University
Universidad Ana G Mendez came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Universidad Ana G Mendez
University Of The District Of Columbia did well this year, earning the #48 position. Read the full report on University Of The District Of Columbia
Drexel University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Nutrition Science schools. More on Drexel University
University Of Utah came in at #50 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Utah
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 169 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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