2027 Best Value Food Science Technology Schools in Michigan
[Food Science Technology](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/food-science-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong food science technology education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for food science technology students.
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2027 Best Value Food Science Technology Schools in Michigan
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in food science technology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Food Science Technology Schools
Our analysis ranked Grand Valley State University the best value for a degree in food science technology in Michigan. Located in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,502, with out-of-state students paying around $21,894. Students borrow a median of $26,378 to complete the food science technology program here. Soon after graduation, food science technology degree recipients from Grand Valley State University generally make around $50,179. Set against $26,378 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Michigan State University earned it the #2 place for food science technology. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Typical student debt for food science technology graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, food science technology degree recipients from Michigan State University generally make around $75,787. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools 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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