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98 Best Private Nutrition & Dietetics Universities in the USA

Compare 709 programs at 98 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

98 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1
CW Case Western Reserve University logo

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1967

US #3 QS World #174 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$41,190/yr
Admission rate
37%
Earnings (10yr)
$87,989
Students
6,437
2
UM University of Miami logo

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida · Private University · Est. 1925

US #8 QS World #250 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$37,244/yr
Admission rate
19%
Earnings (10yr)
$75,328
Students
12,913
3
TU Tufts University logo

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1852

US #9 QS World #251 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$39,998/yr
Admission rate
11%
Earnings (10yr)
$83,214
Students
7,061
4
TU Tulane University of Louisiana logo

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana · Private University · Est. 1834

US #16 QS World #461 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$39,949/yr
Admission rate
14%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,268
Students
7,767
5
DU Drexel University logo

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1891

US #25 QS World #601 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$38,509/yr
Admission rate
79%
Earnings (10yr)
$84,648
Students
13,233
6
SU Syracuse University logo

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York · Private University · Est. 1870

US #30 QS World #611 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$38,793/yr
Admission rate
46%
Earnings (10yr)
$79,164
Students
15,477
7
US University of Southern California logo

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1880

US #51 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$32,740/yr
Admission rate
10%
Earnings (10yr)
$92,498
Students
20,443
9
NY New York University logo

New York University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1831

US #61 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$37,050/yr
Admission rate
9%
Earnings (10yr)
$82,509
Students
28,663
10
BU Boston University logo

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1869

US #68 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$24,402/yr
Admission rate
11%
Earnings (10yr)
$83,238
Students
18,248
11
GW George Washington University logo

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1821

US #77 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$36,586/yr
Admission rate
47%
Earnings (10yr)
$90,873
Students
11,182
12
CU Cornell University logo

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York · Private University · Est. 1865

US #98 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$28,690/yr
Admission rate
9%
Earnings (10yr)
$104,043
Students
15,995
13
UC University of Chicago logo

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1890

US #114 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,860/yr
Admission rate
4%
Earnings (10yr)
$91,885
Students
7,569
14
LU Loyola University Chicago logo

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1870

US #133 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$36,079/yr
Admission rate
82%
Earnings (10yr)
$71,530
Students
11,737
15
LU Liberty University logo

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1971

US #135 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$29,357/yr
Admission rate
99%
Earnings (10yr)
$44,813
Students
50,012
16
NU Northeastern University logo

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1898

US #136 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$30,915/yr
Admission rate
5%
Earnings (10yr)
$92,538
Students
17,326
17
UN University of New Haven logo

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1920

US #147 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$34,192/yr
Admission rate
60%
Earnings (10yr)
$60,126
Students
4,841
18
LI Long Island University logo

Long Island University

Brookville, New York · Private University · Est. 1954

US #158 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$33,062/yr
Admission rate
86%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,950
Students
5,520
19
SL Saint Louis University logo

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1818

US #161 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$24,398/yr
Admission rate
75%
Earnings (10yr)
$70,783
Students
7,267
20
BY Brigham Young University logo

Brigham Young University

Provo, Utah · Private University · Est. 1875

US #183 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$15,564/yr
Admission rate
68%
Earnings (10yr)
$75,790
Students
32,952
21
MU Madonna University logo

Madonna University

Livonia, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1937

US #192 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$17,755/yr
Admission rate
63%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,058
Students
1,632
22
NS Nova Southeastern University logo

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Private University · Est. 1964

US #195 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$30,371/yr
Admission rate
73%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,209
Students
7,240
23
RI Rochester Institute of Technology logo

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York · Private University · Est. 1829

US #197 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$34,906/yr
Admission rate
67%
Earnings (10yr)
$76,571
Students
13,215
24
UI University of the Incarnate Word logo

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas · Private University · Est. 1881

US #201 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$22,775/yr
Admission rate
98%
Earnings (10yr)
$56,733
Students
4,440

What this subject pays

Graduates of Nutrition & Dietetics programmes report a median $35,416 two years after finishing, across 151 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $24,369.

Nutrition & Dietetics pay by degree level →

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Nutrition & Dietetics universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Case Western Reserve University, University of Miami, Tufts University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Nutrition & Dietetics universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Nutrition & Dietetics universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About private Nutrition & Dietetics universities in the USA

This page lists private Nutrition & Dietetics universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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