Best Nutrition Schools Near Barstow, CA (2026)

Updated September 1, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Barstow, California has 5 accredited schools offering nutrition programs, with tuition ranging from $8,093 to $20,693 per year for indexed programs. Barstow has a population of about 25,198. Median household income is $51,811 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning nutrition-related role is Dietitian and Nutritionist at a median $95,280 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nutrition Schools to Barstow

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nutrition programs near Barstow, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Barstow city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Barstow. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

California State University-San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA 49.8 miles from Barstow
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
78.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 94%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,977
Avg net price $4,564/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,093
Out‑of‑state$20,693
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA 57.6 miles from Barstow
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
96.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,816
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA 68.2 miles from Barstow
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,504
Avg net price $26,285/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, CA 71.2 miles from Barstow
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
86.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,902
Avg net price $11,531/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,780
Out‑of‑state$20,380
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA 81.1 miles from Barstow
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,950
Avg net price $14,379/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,388
Out‑of‑state$9,884
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA 84.5 miles from Barstow
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
73.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,211
Avg net price $3,967/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,160
Out‑of‑state$19,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Los Angeles Mission College

Sylmar, CA 86.9 miles from Barstow
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,834
Avg net price $13,380/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA 90.3 miles from Barstow
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
65.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,552
Avg net price $3,133/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,180
Out‑of‑state$10,756
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 88

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California nutrition page.

Nutrition Wages Near Barstow

Barstow is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area (BLS area code 40140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Dietitian and Nutritionist$95,280Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$89,549
Dietetic Technician$47,640Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$44,774
Health Education Specialist$61,190Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$57,509
Food Scientist and Technologist$85,360Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$80,226

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Barstow at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,198Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,811Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+11.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)106.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nutrition schools are near Barstow, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nutrition programs near Barstow. The closest is Victor Valley College in Victorville, CA (29.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Chaffey College (58.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nutrition roles near Barstow?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nutrition-related roles near Barstow are: Dietitian and Nutritionist ($95,280), Food Scientist and Technologist ($85,360), Health Education Specialist ($61,190). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Apple Valley instead of Barstow?

Apple Valley, CA is 24.8 miles from Barstow and has its own set of local nutrition programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Barstow an affordable place to study nutrition?

Barstow’s median household income of $51,811 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Barstow while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Barstow

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Data verified: September 1, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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