Best Nutrition Schools Near Sebastian, FL (2026)

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

Sebastian, Florida has 1 accredited school offering nutrition programs. Sebastian has a population of about 25,759. Median household income is $68,863 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning nutrition-related role is Food Scientist and Technologist at a median $101,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nutrition Schools to Sebastian

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

Ana G. Mendez University

Orlando, FL 69.6 miles from Sebastian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
Avg net price $19,775/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL 112.4 miles from Sebastian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,696
Avg net price $30,498/yr
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  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL 118.7 miles from Sebastian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,209
Avg net price $30,371/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 131

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lindsey Hopkins Technical College

Miami, FL 138.8 miles from Sebastian
  • 2 year
46.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,107
Avg net price $6,243/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Florida International University

Miami, FL 140.5 miles from Sebastian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
82.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,249
Avg net price $9,288/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 129

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL 171.1 miles from Sebastian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,588
Avg net price $6,541/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 172

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL 182.5 miles from Sebastian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,343
Avg net price $10,154/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL 294.3 miles from Sebastian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,675
Avg net price $11,297/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 148

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Nutrition Wages Near Sebastian

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Dietitian and Nutritionist$76,050
Dietetic Technician$34,740
Health Education Specialist$46,360
Food Scientist and Technologist$101,160

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.

Sebastian at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,759Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,863Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nutrition schools are near Sebastian, FL?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering nutrition programs near Sebastian. The closest is Ana G. Mendez University in Orlando, FL (69.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ana G. Mendez University (69.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nutrition roles in Florida?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nutrition-related roles in Florida are: Food Scientist and Technologist ($101,160), Dietitian and Nutritionist ($76,050), Health Education Specialist ($46,360). Wages for Sebastian workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Palm Bay instead of Sebastian?

Palm Bay, FL is 17.6 miles from Sebastian 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 Sebastian an affordable place to study nutrition?

Sebastian’s median household income of $68,863 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sebastian while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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 Sebastian

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

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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