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2027 Best Food Science Technology Schools in the The Plains States Region

4 Colleges in the United States
207 Food Science Technology Degrees Awarded
$58,941 Avg Early-Career Salary

Food Science Technology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their food science technology programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for food science technology students.

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Best Schools for Food Science Technology in the The Plains States 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 technology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Food Science Technology

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln tops our 2027 ranking of the best food science technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Lincoln. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 70 food science technology degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska Lincoln in the most recent year. Students who receive their food science technology degree from University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn around $49,755 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,386 to complete this degree. See the full food science technology program report for University Of Nebraska Lincoln

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Kansas State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in food science technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Kansas State University is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan. Kansas State University graduates 71% of students within six years. About 83 food science technology degrees were awarded at Kansas State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their food science technology degree from Kansas State University earn around $76,437 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,844 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in food science technology from Kansas State University

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in food science technology, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 30 food science technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, food science technology degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $49,303. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates carry a median of $21,050 in student loans. More information about a degree in food science technology from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Iowa State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in food science technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Iowa State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ames. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Iowa State University awarded about 24 food science technology degrees in the most recent data year. Food Science Technology graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of $60,267 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,254 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in food science technology from Iowa State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

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