2026 Best Food Science Schools in Texas
Food Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for food science students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Food Science in Texas
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall food science education in Texas.
Top Schools in Food Science
Texas Tech University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in food science. Texas Tech University is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 food science students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech University in the most recent data year. Food Science graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $50,332 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,271.
See the full food science program report for Texas Tech University
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 4 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.
