2027 Best Value Food Science Schools in Maryland
[Food Science](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/food-science-technology/food-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong food science education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for food science students.
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2027 Best Value Food Science Schools in Maryland
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in food science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Food Science Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Maryland College Park the best value for a degree in food science in Maryland. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Typical student debt for food science graduates is $24,730. Food Science graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $24,341 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Maryland College Park admits about 45% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
- 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).
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