Best Nutrition Schools Near Mankato, MN (2026)

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

Mankato, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering nutrition programs, with tuition ranging from $25,978 to $39,675 per year for indexed programs. Mankato has a population of about 44,882. Median household income is $64,826 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning nutrition-related role is Food Scientist and Technologist at a median $99,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nutrition Schools to Mankato

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

Northwestern Health Sciences University

Bloomington, MN 57.3 miles from Mankato
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,666
Avg net price $35,887/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN 65.1 miles from Mankato
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,282
Avg net price $19,764/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 66.3 miles from Mankato
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,020
Avg net price $16,778/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 250

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, MN 71.1 miles from Mankato
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,142
Avg net price $12,186/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Rochester, MN 75.7 miles from Mankato
  • 4 year
82.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $79,652
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph, MN 97.5 miles from Mankato
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,260
Avg net price $26,640/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Saint Johns University

Collegeville, MN 99.4 miles from Mankato
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,786
Avg net price $25,672/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Concordia College at Moorhead

Moorhead, MN 229.7 miles from Mankato
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
65.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,317
Avg net price $24,902/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,170
Out‑of‑state$31,170
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Nutrition Wages Near Mankato

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Dietitian and Nutritionist$77,540
Dietetic Technician$47,610
Health Education Specialist$78,400
Food Scientist and Technologist$99,280

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.

Mankato at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population44,882Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$64,826Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+36.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nutrition schools are near Mankato, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nutrition programs near Mankato. The closest is Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN (57.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Hennepin Community College (71.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nutrition roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nutrition-related roles in Minnesota are: Food Scientist and Technologist ($99,280), Health Education Specialist ($78,400), Dietitian and Nutritionist ($77,540). Wages for Mankato workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Faribault instead of Mankato?

Faribault, MN is 35.7 miles from Mankato 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 Mankato an affordable place to study nutrition?

Mankato’s median household income of $64,826 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mankato while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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 Mankato

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

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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