by our College Data Analytics Team
[Food Science Technology](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/food-science-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value food science technology schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the food science technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in food science technology, no school beat Yavapai College this year. Located in the city of Prescott, Yavapai College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,948, with out-of-state students paying around $9,486. Students borrow a median of $14,087 to complete the food science technology program here. Early-career food science technology graduates make about $52,087. That is a strong return on a $14,087 median debt.
Texas Tech University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value food science technology schools. Texas Tech University is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock. In-state tuition and fees average $11,852, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Typical student debt for food science technology graduates is $24,271. Soon after graduation, food science technology degree recipients from Texas Tech University generally make around $50,332. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 73%.
Texas A And M University College Station is a great value for students pursuing a degree in food science technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Typical student debt for food science technology graduates is $20,031. Soon after graduation, food science technology degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $64,891. Set against $20,031 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 57%.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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