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2026 Best Value Food Science Technology Schools in Wisconsin

1 Colleges in the United States
$23,960 Avg Student Debt
$62,111 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Food Science Technology Badge [Food Science Technology](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/food-science-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong food science technology education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for food science technology students.

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2026 Best Value Food Science Technology Schools in Wisconsin

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in food science technology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Food Science Technology Schools

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For return on investment in food science technology, no school beat University Of Wisconsin River Falls this year. Set in the town of River Falls, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,008, while out-of-state students pay about $17,470. Typical student debt for food science technology graduates is $24,245. Soon after graduation, food science technology degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin River Falls generally make around $47,577. Set against $24,245 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Wisconsin Madison one of the best values for food science technology. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,603 in tuition and fees, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete the food science technology program here. Early-career food science technology graduates make about $59,877. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 45%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Wisconsin Stout earned it the #3 place for food science technology. Set in the town of Menomonie, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,701, compared with $19,265 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for food science technology graduates is $25,821. Food Science Technology graduates of University Of Wisconsin Stout earn a median of $54,235 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,821 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Stout admits about 88% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

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