2026 Best Food Processing Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Food Processing bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 28 institutions 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 arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Kansas State University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Located in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $11,221, with out-of-state students paying around $28,568. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete their Food Processing program here. More on Kansas State University
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #2 on this year's Food Processing ranking in the United States. Based in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
The strong Food Processing programs at Angelo State University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Located in San Angelo, TX, Angelo State University is a public institution. Angelo State University graduates 44% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,460, with out-of-state students paying around $18,300. Angelo State University Food Processing students take on a median of $21,237 in debt. See the full Angelo State University profile
The strong Food Processing programs at Washington State University earned it the #4 place in the United States. Set in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. Washington State University graduates 60% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,391, compared with $29,950 for out-of-state students. Typical Food Processing student debt is $21,903. See the full Washington State University profile
You'll be in good company at Ohio State University Main Campus, which ranked #5 this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school based in Columbus, OH. About 88% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,244, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Graduates carry a median of $22,053 in student loans. Read more about Ohio State University Main Campus
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute placed #6 among Food Processing schools in the United States. See the full Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute profile
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. See the full Ivy Tech Community College profile
Yakima Valley Community College landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. See the full Yakima Valley Community College profile
Bridgevalley Community And Technical College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Food Processing schools. Get the full Bridgevalley Community And Technical College report
South Puget Sound Community College did well this year, earning the #10 position. More on South Puget Sound Community College
West Shore Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Food Processing schools. Get the full West Shore Community College report
University Of Florida came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Florida
Northwest State Community College came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Read more about Northwest State Community College
Garden City Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Food Processing schools. Read more about Garden City Community College
Monroe Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Food Processing schools. More on Monroe Community College
Delaware Technical Community College Terry did well this year, earning the #16 position. More on Delaware Technical Community College Terry
Clark State Community College did well this year, earning the #17 position. See the full Clark State Community College profile
Michigan State University landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Michigan State University report
Schoolcraft College landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. More on Schoolcraft College
Morningside College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Food Processing schools. More on Morningside College
Niagara County Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Food Processing schools. Read more about Niagara County Community College
Shepherd University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. See the full Shepherd University profile
Muskegon Community College did well this year, earning the #23 position. Read more about Muskegon Community College
Rockingham Community College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Read more about Rockingham Community College
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Food Processing schools. See the full Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College profile
Rest of the Top 15% Best Food Processing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Kankakee Community College placed #26 among Food Processing schools in the United States. More on Kankakee Community College
Minnesota West Community And Technical College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Food Processing schools. More on Minnesota West Community And Technical College
Blue Ridge Community College Flat Rock ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Food Processing schools. Read more about Blue Ridge Community College Flat Rock
Related Food Processing Rankings
Compare rankings at other degree levels:
- Best Food Processing Schools (All Levels)
- Best Food Processing Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Food Processing Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Food Processing Associate’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
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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).