by our College Data Analytics Team
[Brewing Science](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/food-science-technology/brewing-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 24 schools to find the best return on investment for brewing science students.
What’s on this page:
The brewing science program you select can have a big impact on your finances and your future. That is why we built our Best Value Brewing Science Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
Learn more about our methodology
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we offer several rankings, including this Best Value Brewing Science Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
Want to compare schools head to head? Try our College Combat tool to weigh the factors that matter most to you.
Read more about College Factual’s methodology
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in brewing science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Chattahoochee Technical College tops our 2026 list of the best value brewing science schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,540, with out-of-state students paying around $6,108. Brewing Science graduates carry a median of $9,616 in student loans. Early-career brewing science graduates make about $44,673. That is a strong return on a $9,616 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Yavapai College earned it the #2 place for brewing science. Located in the city of Prescott, Yavapai College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $2,948 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,486. Students borrow a median of $14,087 to complete the brewing science program here. Brewing Science graduates of Yavapai College earn a median of $52,087 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Colorado State University Fort Collins one of the best values for brewing science. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Collins. In-state tuition and fees average $13,373, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Students borrow a median of $22,843 to complete the brewing science program here. Brewing Science graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $51,693 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,843 median debt. Colorado State University Fort Collins admits about 88% of applicants.
Auburn University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in brewing science, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,890, compared with $34,922 for out-of-state students. Brewing Science graduates carry a median of $22,803 in student loans. Soon after graduation, brewing science degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $55,422. That is a strong return on a $22,803 median debt. The acceptance rate is 46%.
A rank of #5 makes Sacred Heart University one of the best values for brewing science. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,404. Brewing Science graduates carry a median of $25,831 in student loans. Soon after graduation, brewing science degree recipients from Sacred Heart University generally make around $62,864. That is a strong return on a $25,831 median debt. Sacred Heart University admits about 65% of applicants.
1
2
3
4
5
Explore other best-value rankings in majors related to Brewing Science. Browse the parent area of study.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 24 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.