2026 Best Food Science Technology Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Food Science Technology master’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 161 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 arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to produce 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Leading the list is Michigan State University, our #1 Food Science Technology school in the United States. This public school is set in East Lansing, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full Michigan State University profile
You'll be in good company at Cornell University, which ranked #2 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ithaca, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Students from in state pay about $69,314 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $15,750 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. Read the full report on Cornell University
Purdue University Main Campus came in at #3 on this year's Food Science Technology ranking in the United States. Based in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Purdue University Main Campus Food Science Technology students take on a median of $19,844 in debt. Read more about Purdue University Main Campus
You'll be in good company at University Of Wisconsin Madison, which ranked #4 this year. Located in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. The median Food Science Technology program debt is $21,813. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #5 on this year's Food Science Technology ranking in the United States. Located in Provo, UT, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. Brigham Young University Provo posts a six-year graduation rate of 81%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. Brigham Young University Provo Food Science Technology students take on a median of $12,184 in debt. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Provo
South Dakota State University landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. South Dakota State University is a public school based in Brookings, SD. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $9,299, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. Students borrow a median of $24,989 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. Read the full report on South Dakota State University
Iowa State University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,787, while out-of-state students pay about $28,881. Typical Food Science Technology student debt is $26,254. Get the full Iowa State University report
Washington State University did well this year, earning the #8 position. 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, compared with $29,950 for out-of-state students. Washington State University Food Science Technology students take on a median of $14,780 in debt. Read the full report on Washington State University
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Set in San Luis Obispo, CA, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public institution. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,161, with out-of-state students paying around $33,230. Typical Food Science Technology student debt is $20,654. See the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo profile
North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #10 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. Based in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. North Carolina State University At Raleigh Food Science Technology students take on a median of $21,000 in debt. Get the full North Carolina State University At Raleigh report
University Of Nebraska Lincoln landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public school based in Lincoln, NE. About 67% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,386 in student loans. Read more about University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Kansas State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. This public school is set in Manhattan, KS. About 71% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,221 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,568. Students borrow a median of $24,844 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. Read the full report on Kansas State University
North Dakota State University Main Campus ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public school based in Fargo, ND. 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. Get the full North Dakota State University Main Campus report
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Located in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. Ohio State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Graduates carry a median of $20,534 in student loans. See the full Ohio State University Main Campus profile
Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Located in New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. In-state tuition and fees average $17,929, with out-of-state students paying around $37,441. Typical Food Science Technology student debt is $27,000. See the full Rutgers University New Brunswick profile
University Of California Davis placed #16 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. University Of California Davis is a public school based in Davis, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,804, compared with $47,692 for out-of-state students. University Of California Davis Food Science Technology students take on a median of $14,750 in debt. Read more about University Of California Davis
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. Based in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. The median Food Science Technology program debt is $21,050. Read more about University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Set in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. In-state tuition and fees average $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
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Set in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Typical Food Science Technology student debt is $20,031. Read more about Texas A And M University College Station
Oklahoma State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #20 position. Based in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Typical Food Science Technology student debt is $22,337. Read the full report on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
University Of Georgia placed #21 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. Located in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. University Of Georgia posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. University Of Georgia Food Science Technology students take on a median of $21,792 in debt. See the full University Of Georgia profile
University Of Florida placed #22 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. Located in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. 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 the full report on University Of Florida
Texas Tech University placed #23 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. Texas Tech University is a public school based in Lubbock, TX. Texas Tech University posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. The median Food Science Technology program debt is $24,271. Read more about Texas Tech University
University Of Arkansas landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Based in Fayetteville, AR, University Of Arkansas is a public institution. University Of Arkansas posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,104, compared with $29,966 for out-of-state students. The median Food Science Technology program debt is $17,750. Read the full report on University Of Arkansas
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Located in Champaign, IL, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,267, with out-of-state students paying around $40,096. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. Read the full report on University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Rest of the Top 50 Best Food Science Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
The University Of Tennessee placed #26 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Knoxville, TN. About 74% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,812, with out-of-state students paying around $33,256. Students borrow a median of $20,632 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. Read the full report on The University Of Tennessee
Clemson University came in at #27 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Clemson, SC. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,554, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. Read more about Clemson University
Oregon State University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Oregon State University is a public school based in Corvallis, OR. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $14,400 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,190 for out-of-state students. Typical Food Science Technology student debt is $20,945. See the full Oregon State University profile
University Of Massachusetts Amherst did well this year, earning the #29 position. This public school is set in Amherst, MA. University Of Massachusetts Amherst posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,772, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. Students borrow a median of $25,234 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. See the full University Of Massachusetts Amherst profile
University Of Idaho landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. University Of Idaho is a public school based in Moscow, ID. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,084, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. Graduates carry a median of $23,844 in student loans. Get the full University Of Idaho report
University Of Hawaii At Manoa did well this year, earning the #31 position. Set in Honolulu, HI, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public institution. University Of Hawaii At Manoa posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,186, compared with $34,218 for out-of-state students. University Of Hawaii At Manoa Food Science Technology students take on a median of $20,577 in debt. See the full University Of Hawaii At Manoa profile
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Based in Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,954, compared with $28,631 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,348 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. See the full Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College profile
University Of Maryland College Park ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. Set in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,809, compared with $41,186 for out-of-state students. Typical Food Science Technology student debt is $24,730. Get the full University Of Maryland College Park report
Utah State University did well this year, earning the #34 position. Utah State University is a public school based in Logan, UT. Utah State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,560, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. Students borrow a median of $16,191 to complete their Food Science Technology program here. See the full Utah State University profile
University Of Maine placed #35 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. Located in Orono, ME, University Of Maine is a public institution. University Of Maine graduates 55% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,326, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full University Of Maine report
University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez did well this year, earning the #36 position. Based in Mayaguez, PR, University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,274. Typical Food Science Technology student debt is $8,630. Read more about University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez
Front Range Community College landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. See the full Front Range Community College profile
California State Polytechnic University Pomona came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Read more about California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Grayson College
Grayson College did well this year, earning the #39 position. More on Grayson College
Missouri Southern State University did well this year, earning the #40 position. Read more about Missouri Southern State University
Alabama A And M University landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Alabama A And M University report
Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. See the full Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill profile
Cabrillo College
Cabrillo College came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Read more about Cabrillo College
Southern Illinois University Carbondale ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Food Science Technology schools. Read the full report on Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Middle Tennessee State University did well this year, earning the #45 position. See the full Middle Tennessee State University profile
Auburn University came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Get the full Auburn University report
Lakeland College
Lakeland College did well this year, earning the #47 position. Read the full report on Lakeland College
Normandale Community College placed #48 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. See the full Normandale Community College profile
Skagit Valley College placed #49 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. See the full Skagit Valley College profile
Allan Hancock College placed #50 among Food Science Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Allan Hancock College
Related Food Science Technology Rankings
See rankings for 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 Graduate Certificate 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).
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