2027 Best Food Science Schools in the New England Region

Food Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for food science students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Food Science Schools in the New England Region

Best Schools for Food Science in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall food science education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in Food Science

1

University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

41 Food Science Degrees Awarded

$59,547 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of Massachusetts Amherst, our #1 school for food science. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. There were roughly 41 food science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent data year. Students who receive their food science degree from University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn around $59,547 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,195. Read more about the food science program at University Of Massachusetts Amherst

2

University Of Maine
Orono, ME

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

30 Food Science Degrees Awarded

$43,598 Median Starting Salary

University Of Maine is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in food science, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. About 30 food science degrees were awarded at University Of Maine in the most recent year. Graduates of the food science program make about $43,598 in their early career. University Of Maine graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full food science details for University Of Maine

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.