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2024 Best Food Science Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

5 Colleges in the Southeast Region
64 Master's Degrees
Food Science is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #253 most popular master's degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual reviewed 5 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of food science. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 64 master's degrees in food science during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Food Science School for Your Master's Degree

Best Food Science Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region The food sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for food science students working on their master's degree.

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The food sciences 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 Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Food Science in the Southeast Region

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for food science students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Southeast Region Schools for a Master's in Food Sciences

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
13 Annual Graduates

North Carolina State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in food science. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in food science from North Carolina State University

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
18 Annual Graduates

University of Florida is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in food science. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in food science from University of Florida

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

University of Georgia is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in food science. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in food science from University of Georgia

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6 Annual Graduates

University of Arkansas is a great decision for students interested in a master's degree in food science. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in food science from University of Arkansas

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in food science from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Best Food Science Colleges by State

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 422 18
Georgia 370 11
North Carolina 334 13
Tennessee 313 3
Alabama 258 6
Louisiana 250 7
Mississippi 243 0
Arkansas 187 6

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Food Science is one of 5 different types of Food Science Technology programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Food Technology & Processing 8
Food Science & Technology, Other 6

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