2026 Best Value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services certificate degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 272 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Healthcare Degree Search reviewed schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Barton County Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services certificate degree schools in the United States. Barton County Community College is a public school based in Great Bend, KS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,680, with out-of-state students paying around $4,960. Students borrow a median of $14,792 to complete their Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services program here. Barton County Community College alumni report median earnings of $40,428 a decade after entry. Set against $14,792 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Barton County Community College
Tarrant County College District came in at #2 on this year's best-value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services ranking in the United States. Based in Fort Worth, TX, Tarrant County College District is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,863, with out-of-state students paying around $8,370. The median Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services program debt is $15,148. Median earnings reach $42,727 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Tarrant County College District
Out of the 272 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Sinclair Community College landed the #3 spot. Located in Dayton, OH, Sinclair Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,675, while out-of-state students pay about $8,556. The median Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services program debt is $12,525. Sinclair Community College alumni report median earnings of $37,558 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,525 median debt. Read the full report on Sinclair Community College
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Milwaukee Area Technical College earned it the #5 place in the United States. This public school is set in Milwaukee, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,184, compared with $7,427 for out-of-state students. Milwaukee Area Technical College Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services students take on a median of $18,296 in debt. Median earnings reach $41,113 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Milwaukee Area Technical College
Kalamazoo Valley Community College placed #6 among the best-value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services schools in the United States. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public school based in Kalamazoo, MI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,144, with out-of-state students paying around $9,094. Typical Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services student debt is $15,525. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,618. Set against $15,525 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Stark State College landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Stark State College is a public school based in North Canton, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,790, with out-of-state students paying around $7,886. Students borrow a median of $17,349 to complete their Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $34,661. That is a strong return on a $17,349 median debt. Get the full Stark State College report
Missouri State University Springfield came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Based in Springfield, MO, Missouri State University Springfield is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,502, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. The median Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services program debt is $25,500. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,827. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Missouri State University Springfield
Normandale Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services schools. Normandale Community College is a public school based in Bloomington, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $6,329. Students borrow a median of $20,162 to complete their Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,207 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Normandale Community College
Truckee Meadows Community College placed #12 among the best-value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services schools in the United States. Set in Reno, NV, Truckee Meadows Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,352, compared with $12,018 for out-of-state students. Truckee Meadows Community College Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services students take on a median of $12,290 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,573. That is a strong return on a $12,290 median debt. More on Truckee Meadows Community College
Central New Mexico Community College landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Albuquerque, NM, Central New Mexico Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,060, with out-of-state students paying around $8,684. The median Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services program debt is $10,112. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $36,869. Set against $10,112 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Central New Mexico Community College
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Indianapolis, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,762, while out-of-state students pay about $34,891. Students borrow a median of $24,912 to complete their Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,198. That is a strong return on a $24,912 median debt. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis report
Ohio University Main Campus placed #15 among the best-value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services schools in the United States. Located in Athens, OH, Ohio University Main Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,158, while out-of-state students pay about $24,838. Typical Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services student debt is $24,546. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $52,581. That is a strong return on a $24,546 median debt. Ohio University Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 85%. Get the full Ohio University Main Campus report
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Elizabethton came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Located in Elizabethton, TN, Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Elizabethton is a public institution. Graduates carry a median of $9,562 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $35,069. Set against $9,562 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Elizabethton
Ashland University landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Ashland University
Long Island University C W Post Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Read the full report on Long Island University C W Post Campus
Mohawk Valley Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. See the full Mohawk Valley Community College profile
North Carolina Central University came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on North Carolina Central University
Metropolitan State College Of Denver ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services schools. Read more about Metropolitan State College Of Denver
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus profile
Mount Mary College placed #20 among the best-value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services schools in the United States. More on Mount Mary College
Northland Community And Technical College placed #21 among the best-value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services schools in the United States. Read more about Northland Community And Technical College
Suffolk County Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. See the full Suffolk County Community College profile
University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences placed #23 among the best-value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences
Abilene Christian University offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Read the full report on Abilene Christian University
Samford University landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Samford University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Harper College
Harper College landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Harper College
Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services schools. See the full Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania profile
Neosho County Community College came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Neosho County Community College report
University Of Mississippi Main Campus came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Mississippi Main Campus
Plymouth State University placed #30 among the best-value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services schools in the United States. Read more about Plymouth State University
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Arizona Western College landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Arizona Western College
Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Minnesota State University Mankato report
Universidad Del Turabo came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. See the full Universidad Del Turabo profile
University Of Connecticut offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. See the full University Of Connecticut profile
Cuny Graduate School And University Center landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Cuny Graduate School And University Center
Northern Illinois University ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services schools. Get the full Northern Illinois University report
Stephen F Austin State University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services schools. See the full Stephen F Austin State University profile
University Of Southern Mississippi came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Southern Mississippi report
California State University San Bernardino ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services schools. Read more about California State University San Bernardino
Indian Hills Community College placed #41 among the best-value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services schools in the United States. Read the full report on Indian Hills Community College
Rowan University
Rowan University offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Read the full report on Rowan University
Texas A And M University Kingsville offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Read the full report on Texas A And M University Kingsville
Bastyr University offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Read more about Bastyr University
Mcneese State University landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Mcneese State University
Southeast Missouri State University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services schools. Read the full report on Southeast Missouri State University
University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Madison
Cuny Brooklyn College landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Cuny Brooklyn College report
Loma Linda University offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Get the full Loma Linda University report
University Of Akron Main Campus placed #50 among the best-value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Akron Main Campus
Related Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services Value Rankings
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- Best Value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services Schools (All Levels)
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- Best Value Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 272 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).