Best Nutrition Schools Near Pittsburg, KS (2026)

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

Pittsburg, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering nutrition programs, with tuition ranging from $10,104 to $29,966 per year for indexed programs. Pittsburg has a population of about 20,606. Median household income is $40,220 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning nutrition-related role is Food Scientist and Technologist at a median $85,130 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nutrition Schools to Pittsburg

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

Neosho County Community College

Chanute, KS 45.6 miles from Pittsburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,966
Avg net price $10,271/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS 104.3 miles from Pittsburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,387
Avg net price $14,176/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS 110.8 miles from Pittsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,945
Avg net price $18,059/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS 159.5 miles from Pittsburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,262
Avg net price $19,406/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 163

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Barton County Community College

Great Bend, KS 230.2 miles from Pittsburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,428
Avg net price $9,905/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Nutrition Wages Near Pittsburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
Dietitian and Nutritionist$66,830
Dietetic Technician$35,060
Health Education Specialist$62,990
Food Scientist and Technologist$85,130

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.

Pittsburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,606Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,220Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nutrition schools are near Pittsburg, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nutrition programs near Pittsburg. The closest is Neosho County Community College in Chanute, KS (45.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of the Ozarks (97.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nutrition roles in Kansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nutrition-related roles in Kansas are: Food Scientist and Technologist ($85,130), Dietitian and Nutritionist ($66,830), Health Education Specialist ($62,990). Wages for Pittsburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Joplin instead of Pittsburg?

Joplin, MO is 25.7 miles from Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg an affordable place to study nutrition?

Pittsburg’s median household income of $40,220 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pittsburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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 Pittsburg

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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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