by our College Data Analytics TeamFood 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.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best food science schools.
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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.
No school ranked higher than University Of Georgia this year for food science. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 23 food science degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Graduates of the food science program make about $82,065 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,792. Read more about the food science program at University Of Georgia
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 1 school evaluated.
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