2026 Best Food Science Technology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Food Science Technology graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 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 help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed 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 Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
University Of Nebraska Lincoln earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Located in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $10,434 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,386 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
The strong Food Science Technology programs at Michigan State University earned it the #2 place in the United States. This public school is set in East Lansing, MI. Michigan State University graduates 81% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Typical Food Science Technology student debt is $25,000. Read the full report on Michigan State University
You'll be in good company at North Dakota State University Main Campus, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,910, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. Graduates carry a median of $25,153 in student loans. More on North Dakota State University Main Campus
The strong Food Science Technology programs at Kansas State University earned it the #4 place in the United States. This public school is set in Manhattan, KS. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,844 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. Read the full report on Kansas State University
A rank of #5 makes University Of Maine one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Orono, ME, University Of Maine is a public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,326 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. Read the full report on University Of Maine
Western Michigan University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Read more about Western Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. More on Eastern Michigan University
Erie Community College did well this year, earning the #8 position. Read the full report on Erie Community College
Saint Louis University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #9 position. Read more about Saint Louis University Main Campus
Folsom Lake College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. Read the full report on Folsom Lake College
University Of Kentucky did well this year, earning the #11 position. Read the full report on University Of Kentucky
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University did well this year, earning the #12 position. See the full Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University profile
Central New Mexico Community College placed #13 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Central New Mexico Community College
Middle Tennessee State University placed #14 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. More on Middle Tennessee State University
New York University did well this year, earning the #15 position. More on New York University
Umpqua Community College placed #16 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Umpqua Community College
Las Positas College placed #17 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. More on Las Positas College
Southern Oregon University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Read more about Southern Oregon University
University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #19 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile
Mississippi State University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. More on Mississippi State University
University Of Maryland Eastern Shore did well this year, earning the #21 position. Get the full University Of Maryland Eastern Shore report
Hartnell College
Hartnell College did well this year, earning the #22 position. More on Hartnell College
Finger Lakes Community College landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Finger Lakes Community College report
University Of Idaho landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Idaho
Blackhawk Technical College did well this year, earning the #25 position. See the full Blackhawk Technical College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Food Science Technology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
University Of Maryland College Park ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. See the full University Of Maryland College Park profile
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. See the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo profile
Riverland Community College came in at #28 in this year's ranking. More on Riverland Community College
Wenatchee Valley College placed #29 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Wenatchee Valley College
Mesa State College placed #30 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Mesa State College
Reedley College
Reedley College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. See the full Reedley College profile
Kent State University At Ashtabula landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Kent State University At Ashtabula
Linn Benton Community College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. See the full Linn Benton Community College profile
Mt San Jacinto Community College District came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Get the full Mt San Jacinto Community College District report
Johnson And Wales University Charlotte placed #35 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Johnson And Wales University Charlotte
Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Ohio State University Main Campus
Grand Valley State University placed #37 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Grand Valley State University
Normandale Community College did well this year, earning the #38 position. Read more about Normandale Community College
California State University Fresno placed #39 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. Read more about California State University Fresno
Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Colorado State University Fort Collins
Chattahoochee Technical College placed #41 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Chattahoochee Technical College report
Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Mankato
Central Lakes College Brainerd came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Read more about Central Lakes College Brainerd
Cuyamaca College
Cuyamaca College did well this year, earning the #44 position. Read more about Cuyamaca College
Northern Arizona University came in at #45 in this year's ranking. See the full Northern Arizona University profile
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Front Range Community College landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Front Range Community College
Texas Tech University placed #48 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Texas Tech University
West Hills College Coalinga placed #49 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. See the full West Hills College Coalinga profile
Schenectady County Community College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. See the full Schenectady County Community College profile
Related Food Science Technology Rankings
Explore other degree levels:
- Best Food Science Technology Schools (All Levels)
- Best Food Science Technology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Food Science Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Food Science Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Food Science Technology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Food Science Technology 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 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).
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.