2026 Best Food Processing Bachelor’s Degree Schools

Food Processing is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 28 schools to find the best for food processing students.

What’s on this page:

• Best Bachelor’s Degree Food Processing Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Food Processing in the United States

Below are the best food processing schools at the bachelor’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Food Processing

1

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

23 Food Processing Degrees Awarded

$76,052 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Kansas State University this year for food processing. This very large public university is located in the city of Manhattan. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. Kansas State University awarded about 23 food processing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, food processing degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $76,052. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in food processing from Kansas State University

2

Morningside College
Sioux City, IA

10 Food Processing Degrees Awarded

$48,505 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong food processing program will find one at Morningside College, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Sioux City, Morningside College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Morningside College graduates 50% of students within six years. Morningside College awarded about 10 food processing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their food processing degree from Morningside College earn around $48,505 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,969. See the full food processing program report for Morningside College

Other Food Processing Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 28 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.