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2026 Best Food Technology & Processing Master’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
12 Food Technology & Processing Degrees Awarded
$82,065 Avg Early-Career Salary

Food Technology & 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.

College Factual analyzed 29 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best food technology & processing schools.

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Best Schools for Food Technology & Processing in the United States

See the highest-ranked food technology & processing schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Food Technology & Processing

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No school ranked higher than University Of Georgia this year for food technology & processing. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 12 food technology & processing degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Students who receive their food technology & processing degree from University Of Georgia earn around $82,065 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,792. Get the full food technology & processing details for University Of Georgia

Other Food Technology & Processing Degree Levels

Explore the best food technology & processing schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Food Technology & Processing
Associate's Degrees in Food Technology & Processing
Bachelor's Degrees in Food Technology & Processing
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 29 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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