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2027 Best Food Science Schools in the Southeast Region

8 Colleges in the United States
309 Food Science Degrees Awarded
$54,498 Avg Early-Career Salary

Food Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best food science schools.

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Best Schools for Food Science in the Southeast Region

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

Top Schools in Food Science

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No school ranked higher than University Of Georgia this year for food science. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 35 food science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the food science program make about $82,065 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,792. Get the full food science details for University Of Georgia

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

A rank of #2 makes University Of Florida one of the top schools for food science. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 42 food science degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their food science degree from University Of Florida earn around $58,388 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,669. Read more about the food science program at University Of Florida

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A rank of #3 makes North Carolina State University At Raleigh one of the top schools for food science. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates 85% of students within six years. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 42 food science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the food science program make about $50,631 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in food science from North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in food science, ranking #4. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 22 food science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, food science degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $56,274. Students borrow a median of $26,875 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in food science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best food science schools. Set in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 food science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arkansas in the most recent data year. Graduates of the food science program make about $53,205 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,750. Read more about the food science program at University Of Arkansas

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The University Of Tennessee earned the #6 position for food science this year. The University Of Tennessee is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville. The University Of Tennessee graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 30 food science students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent data year. Students who receive their food science degree from The University Of Tennessee earn around $48,441 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,632 to complete this degree. Get the full food science details for The University Of Tennessee

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University earned the #7 position for food science this year. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 81 food science degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Food Science graduates of Clemson University earn a median of $39,600 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full food science program report for Clemson University

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University earned the #8 position for food science this year. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. Mississippi State University graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 29 food science students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State University in the most recent data year. Food Science graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $47,383 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,475 to complete this degree. See the full food science program report for Mississippi State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

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