Minnesota · Nutrition Sciences

Best colleges for Nutrition Sciences in Minnesota

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Concordia College at Moorhead and St Catherine University award the most Nutrition Sciences degrees and certificates in Minnesota: 39, 9 and 8 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 4 Minnesota colleges offer Nutrition Sciences and award 60 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Nutrition Sciences program focuses on the physiological processes of nutrition, exploring how nutrients and other food substances relate to health, growth, and disease. This interdisciplinary field is ideal for students interested in…

Institutions
4
offering CIP 30.19
States offered
45
with a program page
Degrees / yr
60
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$28,402
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,583
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
71%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Dietitians and Nutritionists
$77,620
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,6763985%—$24,586
2College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program
$28,402477%$22,583$26,572

Colleges awarding the most Nutrition Sciences degrees in Minnesota

Top 4 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis Public
39$32,676
2Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead Private not-for-profit
9Not reported
3St Catherine University
Saint Paul Private not-for-profit
8Not reported
4College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph Private not-for-profit
4$28,402

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+5.5%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~6,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$73,850
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringWriting

What Dietitians and Nutritionists earn in Minnesota

Jobs in Minnesota
1,180
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$77,620
median $77,540
Best-paying metro
$80,140
St. Cloud, MN

Related careers

Dietitians and Nutritionists
$77,620 avg · 1,180 jobs
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$109,120 avg · 780 jobs
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$80,210 avg · 750 jobs
Dietetic Technicians
$51,020 avg · 170 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Nutrition Sciences programs in Minnesota.

Which Minnesota colleges award the most Nutrition Sciences degrees?+

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (39 graduates a year), Concordia College at Moorhead (9 graduates a year) and St Catherine University (8 graduates a year) award the most Nutrition Sciences degrees and certificates in Minnesota, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 4 Minnesota colleges offer Nutrition Sciences.

Which Nutrition Sciences program in Minnesota has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities tops the list at $32,676. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists earn in Minnesota?+

The average annual wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Minnesota is $77,620 (median $77,540), across about 1,180 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Nutrition Sciences program?+

The Nutrition Sciences program focuses on the physiological processes of nutrition, exploring how nutrients and other food substances relate to health, growth, and disease. This interdisciplinary field is ideal for students interested in…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Dietitians and Nutritionists?+

The national job outlook is about +5.5% growth with around 6,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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