High Point, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering nutrition programs. High Point has a population of about 115,263. Median household income is $61,228 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning nutrition-related role is Food Scientist and Technologist at a median $79,840 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nutrition Schools to High Point
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nutrition programs near High Point, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from High Point 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 High Point.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,160
Avg net price
$10,965/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 108
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,440
Avg net price
$10,846/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 75
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$72,200
Avg net price
$11,655/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 97%
- Programs offered: 117
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,968
Avg net price
$15,359/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 52
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,418
Avg net price
$27,426/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 18
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,539
Avg net price
$22,488/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 53
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$68,758
Avg net price
$17,303/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 94%
- Programs offered: 152
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
85%
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,543
Avg net price
$20,689/yr
TuitionIn‑state$31,900
Out‑of‑state$31,900
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 57
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina nutrition page.
Nutrition Wages Near High Point
High Point is part of the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area (BLS area code 24660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Dietitian and Nutritionist | $63,910 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $68,794 |
| Dietetic Technician | $29,800 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $32,078 |
| Health Education Specialist | $54,600 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $58,773 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $79,840 | NC statewide | $85,942 |
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.
High Point at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 115,263 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $61,228 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other High Point-Area Cities With Nutrition Programs
- Thomasville, NC – 8.9 mi away (27,030 pop)
- Kernersville, NC – 9.5 mi away (24,066 pop)
- Greensboro, NC – 11.8 mi away (331,894 pop)
- Winston-Salem, NC – 16.9 mi away (412,490 pop)
- Asheboro, NC – 21.5 mi away (39,496 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nutrition schools are near High Point, NC?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nutrition programs near High Point. The closest is University of North Carolina at Greensboro in Greensboro, NC (11.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (71.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nutrition roles near High Point?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nutrition-related roles near High Point are: Food Scientist and Technologist ($79,840), Dietitian and Nutritionist ($63,910), Health Education Specialist ($54,600). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Thomasville instead of High Point?
Thomasville, NC is 8.9 miles from High Point 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 High Point an affordable place to study nutrition?
High Point’s median household income of $61,228 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in High Point while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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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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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