Best Nutrition Schools Near Sanger, CA (2026)

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

Sanger, California has 5 accredited schools offering nutrition programs, with tuition ranging from $7,350 to $20,095 per year for indexed programs. Sanger has a population of about 26,515. Median household income is $74,428 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 12.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fresno, CA metro area, the top-earning nutrition-related role is Food Scientist and Technologist at a median $93,750 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nutrition Schools to Sanger

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nutrition programs near Sanger, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sanger 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 Sanger. 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-Fresno

Fresno, CA 12.9 miles from Sanger
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
78.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,244
Avg net price $7,000/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,350
Out‑of‑state$19,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 96

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

#2

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA 14.0 miles from Sanger
  • 4 year
41.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,361
Avg net price $8,069/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA 94.9 miles from Sanger
  • 4 year
24.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,291
Avg net price $14,621/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA 114.6 miles from Sanger
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
89.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $90,768
Avg net price $16,665/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA 130.9 miles from Sanger
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,445
Avg net price $25,447/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA 135.5 miles from Sanger
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,988
Avg net price $13,760/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA 164.1 miles from Sanger
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 94%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,876
Avg net price $9,338/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,018
Out‑of‑state$20,618
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 78

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

#8

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA 169.2 miles from Sanger
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
93.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 11%
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,446
Avg net price $13,481/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,347
Out‑of‑state$50,547
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 127

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

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

Nutrition Wages Near Sanger

Sanger is part of the Fresno, CA metro area (BLS area code 23420). 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$93,470Fresno, CA$91,458
Dietetic Technician$46,410CA statewide$45,411
Health Education Specialist$58,840Fresno, CA$57,573
Food Scientist and Technologist$93,750Fresno, CA$91,732

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.

Sanger at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,515Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$74,428Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+12.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)102.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nutrition schools are near Sanger, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nutrition programs near Sanger. The closest is California State University-Fresno in Fresno, CA (12.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Merced College (67.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nutrition roles near Sanger?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nutrition-related roles near Sanger are: Food Scientist and Technologist ($93,750), Dietitian and Nutritionist ($93,470), Health Education Specialist ($58,840). 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 Selma instead of Sanger?

Selma, CA is 9.2 miles from Sanger 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 Sanger an affordable place to study nutrition?

Sanger’s median household income of $74,428 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sanger 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 Sanger

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Sanger:

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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