Best Nutrition Schools Near Sherman, TX (2026)

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

Sherman, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering nutrition programs. Sherman has a population of about 45,036. Median household income is $60,935 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning nutrition-related role is Food Scientist and Technologist at a median $90,610 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Nutrition Schools to Sherman

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

Texas Woman's University

Denton, TX 40.3 miles from Sherman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,544
Avg net price $11,963/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Parker University

Dallas, TX 53.9 miles from Sherman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,091
Avg net price $29,135/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, TX 57.7 miles from Sherman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,860
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 76.6 miles from Sherman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,424
Avg net price $36,660/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 122

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX 134.5 miles from Sherman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,040
Avg net price $20,783/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Baylor University

Waco, TX 146.6 miles from Sherman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 51%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,793
Avg net price $41,104/yr
Tuition
In‑state$58,100
Out‑of‑state$58,100
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 141

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX 179.9 miles from Sherman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,634
Avg net price $14,260/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX 196.0 miles from Sherman
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,736
Avg net price $26,182/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Nutrition Wages Near Sherman

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Dietitian and Nutritionist$74,440
Dietetic Technician$30,280
Health Education Specialist$59,340
Food Scientist and Technologist$90,610

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.

Sherman at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population45,036Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,935Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nutrition schools are near Sherman, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nutrition programs near Sherman. The closest is Texas Woman’s University in Denton, TX (40.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas Christian University (76.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nutrition roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nutrition-related roles in Texas are: Food Scientist and Technologist ($90,610), Dietitian and Nutritionist ($74,440), Health Education Specialist ($59,340). Wages for Sherman workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Denison instead of Sherman?

Denison, TX is 9.5 miles from Sherman 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 Sherman an affordable place to study nutrition?

Sherman’s median household income of $60,935 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sherman while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Sherman

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

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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