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2027 Best Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools

33 Colleges in the United States
1,007 Food Science Technology Degrees Awarded
$53,126 Avg Early-Career Salary

Food Science Technology 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 33 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best food science technology schools.

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Best Schools for Food Science Technology in the United States

Below are the best food science technology schools at the bachelor’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Food Science Technology

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Cornell University tops our 2027 ranking of the best food science technology schools. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 27 food science technology degrees were awarded at Cornell University in the most recent year. Food Science Technology graduates of Cornell University earn a median of $64,062 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,750 to complete this degree. Get the full food science technology details for Cornell University

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best food science technology schools. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. Purdue University Main Campus awarded about 39 food science technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the food science technology program make about $63,111 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,844 to complete this degree. See the full food science technology program report for Purdue University Main Campus

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Wisconsin Madison one of the top schools for food science technology. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 25 food science technology degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Students who receive their food science technology degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $59,877 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete this degree. See the full food science technology program report for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Students looking for a strong food science technology program will find one at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a very large public university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 73 food science technology students who graduated with this degree at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo in the most recent data year. Food Science Technology graduates of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn a median of $52,240 early in their careers. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo graduates carry a median of $20,654 in student loans. See the full food science technology program report for California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

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Students looking for a strong food science technology program will find one at University Of California Davis, which ranked #5. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Davis. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 83 food science technology degrees were awarded at University Of California Davis in the most recent year. Food Science Technology graduates of University Of California Davis earn a median of $52,084 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,750 to complete this degree. See the full food science technology program report for University Of California Davis

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University Of Georgia earned the #6 position for food science technology this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 24 food science technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the food science technology program make about $82,065 in their early career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans. More information about a degree in food science technology from University Of Georgia

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst earned the #7 position for food science technology this year. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 food science technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent data year. Students who receive their food science technology degree from University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn around $59,547 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates carry a median of $25,195 in student loans. More information about a degree in food science technology from University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Ohio State University Main Campus placed #8 among the best food science technology schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 24 food science technology degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Food Science Technology graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $59,889 early in their careers. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $20,534 in student loans. Read more about the food science technology program at Ohio State University Main Campus

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign landed the #9 spot for food science technology this year. Located in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign awarded about 52 food science technology degrees in the most recent data year. Food Science Technology graduates of University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn a median of $41,150 early in their careers. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in food science technology from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida earned the #10 position for food science technology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 food science technology degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their food science technology degree from University Of Florida earn around $58,388 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,669. Get the full food science technology details for University Of Florida

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #11 for food science technology this year. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 33 food science technology students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their food science technology degree from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn around $59,722 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full food science technology program report for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best food science technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Blacksburg. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates 86% of students within six years. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 22 food science technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, food science technology degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $56,274. Typical student debt for the program is $26,875. Read more about the food science technology program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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California State Polytechnic University Pomona came in at #13 for food science technology this year. California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a very large public school located in the suburb of Pomona. About 68% of students finish within six years. California State Polytechnic University Pomona awarded about 16 food science technology degrees in the most recent data year. Food Science Technology graduates of California State Polytechnic University Pomona earn a median of $51,883 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,498. More information about a degree in food science technology from California State Polytechnic University Pomona

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #14 for food science technology this year. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates 85% of students within six years. About 19 food science technology degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Graduates of the food science technology program make about $50,631 in their early career. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in food science technology from North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best food science technology schools. Set in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public institution. University Of Arkansas graduates 70% of students within six years. About 22 food science technology degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas in the most recent year. Graduates of the food science technology program make about $53,205 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,750. See the full food science technology program report for University Of Arkansas

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best food science technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 food science technology students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their food science technology degree from Michigan State University earn around $59,342 in the first couple years of their career. Michigan State University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full food science technology program report for Michigan State University

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University Of Delaware earned the #17 position for food science technology this year. Set in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Delaware awarded about 12 food science technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their food science technology degree from University Of Delaware earn around $54,155 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,861. More information about a degree in food science technology from University Of Delaware

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #18 for food science technology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Lincoln. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Nebraska Lincoln awarded about 52 food science technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the food science technology program make about $49,755 in their early 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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Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best food science technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 food science technology students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Graduates of the food science technology program make about $51,892 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full food science technology program report for Rutgers University New Brunswick

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Washington State University came in at #20 for food science technology this year. Washington State University is a very large public school located in the town of Pullman. About 60% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 food science technology students who graduated with this degree at Washington State University in the most recent data year. Food Science Technology graduates of Washington State University earn a median of $47,970 early in their careers. Washington State University graduates carry a median of $14,780 in student loans. Read more about the food science technology program at Washington State University

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California State University Fresno earned the #21 position for food science technology this year. Set in the city of Fresno, California State University Fresno is a very large public institution. California State University Fresno graduates 57% of students within six years. There were roughly 39 food science technology students who graduated with this degree at California State University Fresno in the most recent data year. Food Science Technology graduates of California State University Fresno earn a median of $45,796 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,500. Read more about the food science technology program at California State University Fresno

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Kansas State University placed #22 among the best food science technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Manhattan. About 71% of students finish within six years. Kansas State University awarded about 46 food science technology degrees in the most recent data year. Food Science Technology graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $62,479 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,844 to complete this degree. Read more about the food science technology program at Kansas State University

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The University Of Tennessee earned the #23 position for food science technology this year. The University Of Tennessee is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 food science technology students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, food science technology degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $48,441. Typical student debt for the program is $20,632. Read more about the food science technology program at The University Of Tennessee

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best food science technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. About 22 food science technology degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Food Science Technology graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $49,303 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,050. Read more about the food science technology program at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #25 among the best food science technology schools. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Collins. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates 66% of students within six years. Colorado State University Fort Collins awarded about 13 food science technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, food science technology degree recipients from Colorado State University Fort Collins generally make around $51,693. Students borrow a median of $22,843 to complete this degree. Get the full food science technology details for Colorado State University Fort Collins

Rest of the Top 33 Food Science Technology Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s food science technology ranking:

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
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Other Food Science Technology Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 33 schools evaluated.

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