Best Nutrition Schools Near Salina, KS (2026)

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

Salina, Kansas has 2 accredited schools offering nutrition programs. Salina has a population of about 46,432. Median household income is $60,624 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% 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 Salina

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

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS 61.3 miles from Salina
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 163

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Barton County Community College

Great Bend, KS 66.6 miles from Salina
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS 127.7 miles from Salina
  • 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

Neosho County Community College

Chanute, KS 140.9 miles from Salina
  • 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

#5

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS 155.5 miles from Salina
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Nutrition Wages Near Salina

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.

Salina at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population46,432Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,624Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nutrition schools are near Salina, KS?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering nutrition programs near Salina. The closest is Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS (61.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Barton County Community College (66.6 miles). 2 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 Salina workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Junction City instead of Salina?

Junction City, KS is 43.7 miles from Salina 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 Salina an affordable place to study nutrition?

Salina’s median household income of $60,624 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Salina 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 Salina

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

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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