2026 Best Food Processing Schools
Looking for the best Food Processing programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 28 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Food Processing Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Kansas State University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Based in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. Kansas State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 71%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. More on Kansas State University
Out of the 28 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute landed the #2 spot. Set in Wooster, OH, Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,584, compared with $36,362 for out-of-state students. Typical Food Processing student debt is $12,286. See the full Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute profile
Out of the 28 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Texas A And M University College Station landed the #3 spot. This public school is set in College Station, TX. Texas A And M University College Station posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. The median Food Processing program debt is $20,031. More on Texas A And M University College Station
Angelo State University came in at #4 on this year's Food Processing ranking in the United States. Angelo State University is a public school based in San Angelo, TX. Angelo State University graduates 44% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,460, while out-of-state students pay about $18,300. Typical Food Processing student debt is $21,237. More on Angelo State University
Out of the 28 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Washington State University landed the #5 spot. This public school is set in Pullman, WA. About 60% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,391, with out-of-state students paying around $29,950. Typical Food Processing student debt is $21,903. See the full Washington State University profile
Ivy Tech Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Food Processing schools. Ivy Tech Community College is a public school based in Indianapolis, IN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,154, with out-of-state students paying around $9,935. Ivy Tech Community College Food Processing students take on a median of $11,889 in debt. Read the full report on Ivy Tech Community College
Ohio State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #7 position. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school based in Columbus, OH. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,244, compared with $40,022 for out-of-state students. Typical Food Processing student debt is $22,053. See the full Ohio State University Main Campus profile
Yakima Valley Community College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Get the full Yakima Valley Community College report
Michigan State University landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Michigan State University
Garden City Community College landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Garden City Community College
Rockingham Community College landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. More on Rockingham Community College
Muskegon Community College placed #12 among Food Processing schools in the United States. Read more about Muskegon Community College
University Of Florida placed #13 among Food Processing schools in the United States. More on University Of Florida
Monroe Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Food Processing schools. Get the full Monroe Community College report
Bridgevalley Community And Technical College did well this year, earning the #15 position. See the full Bridgevalley Community And Technical College profile
Kankakee Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Food Processing schools. Get the full Kankakee Community College report
Blue Ridge Community College Flat Rock did well this year, earning the #17 position. Get the full Blue Ridge Community College Flat Rock report
South Puget Sound Community College placed #18 among Food Processing schools in the United States. Get the full South Puget Sound Community College report
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College did well this year, earning the #19 position. More on Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Niagara County Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Food Processing schools. More on Niagara County Community College
Delaware Technical Community College Terry placed #21 among Food Processing schools in the United States. Get the full Delaware Technical Community College Terry report
Shepherd University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. More on Shepherd University
Schoolcraft College placed #23 among Food Processing schools in the United States. See the full Schoolcraft College profile
Minnesota West Community And Technical College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Food Processing schools. Get the full Minnesota West Community And Technical College report
Northwest State Community College landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Northwest State Community College
Rest of the Top 15% Best Food Processing Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Morningside College came in at #26 in this year's ranking. More on Morningside College
West Shore Community College did well this year, earning the #27 position. See the full West Shore Community College profile
Clark State Community College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Food Processing schools. Read the full report on Clark State Community College
Best Food Processing Schools by Degree Level
See the best schools at each degree level:
- Best Food Processing Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Food Processing Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Food Processing Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Food Processing Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Food Processing Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Food Processing Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Food Processing Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 28 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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