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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

8 Ranked Colleges
33 Degrees Awarded
$26,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Food Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Food Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 1,815 people earned their degree in food science, making the major the 283rd most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 312 food science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 33 food science graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Food Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 8 colleges that offer a degree in food science. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality food science programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the food science program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Food Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree food sciences students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 8 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 8 schools in the Best Value Food Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s food sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also took the #4 spot in our “Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

Full UF Food Science Report

#2

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Georgia. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Food Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Georgia is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Food Science at University of Georgia

#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 8 schools in the Best Value Food Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #3 spot on the list. North Carolina State University is a large school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 3 doctorate’s food sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Food Science at NC State

#4

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Arkansas. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Food Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s food sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UARK, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121.

Full University of Arkansas Food Science Report

#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Food Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 10 doctorate’s food sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree food sciences students whose families make $48-$75k list, Louisiana State University has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Food Science at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

#6

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#7 in overall quality

Clemson University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Food Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Clemson is a large public school situated in Clemson, South Carolina. It awarded 1 doctorate’s food sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Clemson, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Food Science at Clemson University

#6 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Food Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s food sciences students in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also took the #6 spot in our “Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798.

Read full report on Food Science at UT Knoxville

#8

Alabama A & M University

Normal, Alabama
#7 in overall quality

Alabama A & M University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Food Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Alabama A & M University is a medium-sized public school situated in Normal, Alabama. It awarded 2 doctorate’s food sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

AAMU also took the #7 spot in our “Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Alabama A & M University are $21,574.

Full AAMU Food Science Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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