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2024 Best Food Science Technology Schools in the Southeast Region

10 Colleges in the Southeast Region
489 Food Science Tech Degrees Awarded
$36,147 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, food science technology sits in the middle of the road, ranking #185 out of 395 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual reviewed 10 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of food science technology. Combined, these schools handed out 489 degrees in food science technology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Food Science Technology School

Best Food Science Technology Schools in the Southeast Region Your choice of food science technology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Food Science Technology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Food Science Technology Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Food Science Tech
Master's Degrees in Food Science Tech
Doctor's Degrees in Food Science Tech

The food science tech school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Food Science Technology Schools in the Southeast Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Food Science Technology in the Southeast Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the food science tech degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Food Science Tech

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Food Science Tech Degrees Awarded
29.5% Growth in Graduates

North Carolina State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in food science technology. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 44 food science technology students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available. Food Science Technology degree recipients from North Carolina State University earn a boost of around $14,313 above the typical earnings of food science technology majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In GA
45 Food Science Tech Degrees Awarded

Every student pursuing a degree in food science technology needs to check out University of Georgia. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 45 food science technology students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Food Science Tech Degrees Awarded
25.6% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Florida if you wish to pursue a degree in food science technology. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were about 39 food science technology students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the food science tech program make about $25,513 in the first couple years of working.

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
83 Food Science Tech Degrees Awarded
18.1% Growth in Graduates

Clemson University is a good decision for students interested in a degree in food science technology. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #107 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.

There were roughly 83 food science technology students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent data year. After graduation, food science tech degree recipients usually make around $32,141 in their early careers.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were approximately 25 food science technology students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Those food science technology students who get their degree from Virginia Tech earn $12,244 more than the standard food science tech student.

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Located in the city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were about 30 food science technology students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, food science tech degree recipients typically earn about $38,091 at the beginning of their careers.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AR

Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were approximately 28 food science technology students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent year we have data available.

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Food Science Tech Degrees Awarded
18.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were about 38 food science technology students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the food science tech program report average early career wages of $28,591.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In LA

Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 29 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were about 10 food science technology students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in food science technology from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

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Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 9th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 23 food science technology students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the food science tech program state that they receive average early career wages of $35,535.

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Best Food Science Technology Colleges by State

Explore the best food science technology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 45
Florida 282 51
North Carolina 279 80
Virginia 274 25
Tennessee 269 38
South Carolina 248 83
Kentucky 244 5
Louisiana 242 11
Mississippi 234 38
Arkansas 234 28
Alabama 233 25

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Food Science Technology is one of 18 different types of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations programs to choose from.

Food Science Tech Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Food Science 370
Zymology/Fermentation Science 46
Food Science & Technology, Other 39
Food Technology & Processing 27

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Animal Science 1,895
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 1,592
Agricultural Economics & Business 1,558
Horticulture 921
General Agriculture 823
Plant Sciences 766
Agricultural Production 732
Other Agriculture 384
Animal Services 239
Agricultural Public Services 209

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