2026 Best Food Science Technology Schools
Looking for the best Food Science Technology programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 161 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 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 Science Technology Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Leading the list is Cornell University, our #1 Food Science Technology school in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ithaca, NY. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $69,314. The median Food Science Technology program debt is $15,750. Read more about Cornell University
You'll be in good company at Purdue University Main Campus, which ranked #2 this year. Based in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Students borrow a median of $19,844 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. More on Purdue University Main Campus
Michigan State University came in at #3 on this year's Food Science Technology ranking in the United States. This public school is set in East Lansing, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. The median Food Science Technology program debt is $25,000. Read the full report on Michigan State University
You'll be in good company at Brigham Young University Provo, which ranked #4 this year. Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit school based in Provo, UT. Brigham Young University Provo posts a six-year graduation rate of 81%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Graduates carry a median of $12,184 in student loans. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Provo
The strong Food Science Technology programs at University Of Wisconsin Madison earned it the #5 place in the United States. This public school is set in Madison, WI. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Typical Food Science Technology student debt is $21,813. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile
South Dakota State University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Brookings, SD. South Dakota State University graduates 62% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,299, compared with $12,809 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,989 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. Read more about South Dakota State University
University Of Nebraska Lincoln did well this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,434 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Typical Food Science Technology student debt is $22,386. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Dakota County Technical College placed #8 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. Set in Rosemount, MN, Dakota County Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,679 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $13,474 in student loans. See the full Dakota County Technical College profile
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo did well this year, earning the #9 position. Set in San Luis Obispo, CA, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public institution. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo graduates 86% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,161, while out-of-state students pay about $33,230. The median Food Science Technology program debt is $20,654. Get the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo report
Iowa State University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Based in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. The median Food Science Technology program debt is $26,254. More on Iowa State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University did well this year, earning the #11 position. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public school based in Blacksburg, VA. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Students from in state pay about $15,948 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $37,764. Typical Food Science Technology student debt is $26,875. Get the full Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University report
North Dakota State University Main Campus landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Set in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. North Dakota State University Main Campus graduates 64% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,910, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. North Dakota State University Main Campus Food Science Technology students take on a median of $25,153 in debt. Read the full report on North Dakota State University Main Campus
University Of Wisconsin River Falls came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Located in River Falls, WI, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,008, while out-of-state students pay about $17,470. The median Food Science Technology program debt is $24,245. Get the full University Of Wisconsin River Falls report
Kansas State University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Manhattan, KS. About 71% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,844 in student loans. Get the full Kansas State University report
North Carolina State University At Raleigh landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Raleigh, NC. About 85% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. Read the full report on North Carolina State University At Raleigh
Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Based in New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. Rutgers University New Brunswick posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,929, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. Get the full Rutgers University New Brunswick report
Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Set in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. The median Food Science Technology program debt is $20,534. Read the full report on Ohio State University Main Campus
University Of California Davis ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. University Of California Davis is a public school based in Davis, CA. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,804, while out-of-state students pay about $47,692. Students borrow a median of $14,750 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. Read more about University Of California Davis
Auburn University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Located in Auburn, AL, Auburn University is a public institution. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,890, compared with $34,922 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,803 in student loans. Get the full Auburn University report
Washington State University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. This public school is set in Pullman, WA. Washington State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,391, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. Students borrow a median of $14,780 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. Read more about Washington State University
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Fennimore, WI. Students from in state pay about $4,904 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,147. Students borrow a median of $12,112 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. Read more about Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
California State University Fresno did well this year, earning the #22 position. Set in Fresno, CA, California State University Fresno is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. In-state tuition and fees average $7,341, compared with $19,941 for out-of-state students. The median Food Science Technology program debt is $16,500. More on California State University Fresno
Texas A And M University College Station placed #23 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. Set 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. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Texas A And M University College Station Food Science Technology students take on a median of $20,031 in debt. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. Set in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. The median Food Science Technology program debt is $21,050. More on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
University Of Georgia placed #25 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. Based in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Typical Food Science Technology student debt is $21,792. See the full University Of Georgia profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Food Science Technology Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #26 in this year's ranking. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public school based in Champaign, IL. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,267, with out-of-state students paying around $40,096. Typical Food Science Technology student debt is $19,000. Get the full University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign report
University Of Missouri Columbia ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. Based in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,837, with out-of-state students paying around $36,056. The median Food Science Technology program debt is $21,818. Read more about University Of Missouri Columbia
Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #28 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Stillwater, OK. About 68% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,110 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. Graduates carry a median of $22,337 in student loans. Get the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus report
California State Polytechnic University Pomona landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Based in Pomona, CA, California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public institution. California State Polytechnic University Pomona graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,781, compared with $20,381 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,498 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. Read the full report on California State Polytechnic University Pomona
University Of Delaware placed #30 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. Based in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $16,810, while out-of-state students pay about $41,400. The median Food Science Technology program debt is $24,861. More on University Of Delaware
Texas Tech University placed #31 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Lubbock, TX. About 69% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,852, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. Texas Tech University Food Science Technology students take on a median of $24,271 in debt. Get the full Texas Tech University report
University Of Arkansas placed #32 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. Located in Fayetteville, AR, University Of Arkansas is a public institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,104 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,966. Graduates carry a median of $17,750 in student loans. Get the full University Of Arkansas report
The University Of Tennessee placed #33 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Knoxville, TN. The University Of Tennessee posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,812, while out-of-state students pay about $33,256. The median Food Science Technology program debt is $20,632. More on The University Of Tennessee
University Of Kentucky came in at #34 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Lexington, KY. About 71% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. University Of Kentucky Food Science Technology students take on a median of $21,250 in debt. More on University Of Kentucky
Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Fort Collins, CO. Colorado State University Fort Collins posts a six-year graduation rate of 66%. Students from in state pay about $13,373 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. Graduates carry a median of $22,843 in student loans. Get the full Colorado State University Fort Collins report
Clemson University did well this year, earning the #36 position. Set in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Clemson University graduates 87% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,554 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full Clemson University profile
University Of Florida landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Gainesville, FL. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. Read more about University Of Florida
Delaware Valley College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. Delaware Valley College is a private not-for-profit school based in Doylestown, PA. Delaware Valley College graduates 56% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,850. Typical Food Science Technology student debt is $26,278. Get the full Delaware Valley College report
Southern Illinois University Carbondale came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public school based in Carbondale, IL. Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduates 60% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,334 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $23,730 in student loans. See the full Southern Illinois University Carbondale profile
Oregon State University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. Based in Corvallis, OR, Oregon State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,400, while out-of-state students pay about $38,190. The median Food Science Technology program debt is $20,945. Read the full report on Oregon State University
Appalachian State University came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Appalachian State University is a public school based in Boone, NC. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,579, while out-of-state students pay about $25,212. Typical Food Science Technology student debt is $21,992. See the full Appalachian State University profile
University Of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. Set in Amherst, MA, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,772, while out-of-state students pay about $40,449. Graduates carry a median of $25,234 in student loans. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Amherst report
University Of Idaho ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. Set in Moscow, ID, University Of Idaho is a public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,084, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. University Of Idaho Food Science Technology students take on a median of $23,844 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Idaho
University Of Hawaii At Manoa landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Based in Honolulu, HI, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,186, with out-of-state students paying around $34,218. Typical Food Science Technology student debt is $20,577. Read more about University Of Hawaii At Manoa
University Of Maryland College Park did well this year, earning the #45 position. Based in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Students borrow a median of $24,730 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. More on University Of Maryland College Park
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public school based in Baton Rouge, LA. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,954, compared with $28,631 for out-of-state students. The median Food Science Technology program debt is $21,348. More on Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
Middle Tennessee State University landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Based in Murfreesboro, TN, Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution. Middle Tennessee State University graduates 54% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,266, compared with $31,574 for out-of-state students. Typical Food Science Technology student debt is $22,754. See the full Middle Tennessee State University profile
Western Kentucky University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. This public school is set in Bowling Green, KY. About 58% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,652 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,000. Students borrow a median of $24,499 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. See the full Western Kentucky University profile
Mississippi State University landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Mississippi State University is a public school based in Mississippi State, MS. Mississippi State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. Students from in state pay about $10,202 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. Graduates carry a median of $24,475 in student loans. More on Mississippi State University
Utah State University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. Located in Logan, UT, Utah State University is a public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,560 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,993. Graduates carry a median of $16,191 in student loans. Read the full report on Utah State University
Best Food Science Technology Schools by Degree Level
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- Best Food Science Technology Certificate Degree Schools
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- Best Food Science Technology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Food Science Technology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Food Science Technology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 161 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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