2026 Best Food Science Technology Associate’s Degree Schools

Food Science Technology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 161 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for food science technology students pursuing a degree.

What’s on this page:

• Best Associate’s Degree Food Science Technology Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Food Science Technology in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in food science technology, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Food Science Technology

1

Napa Valley College
Napa, CA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Food Science Technology Degrees Awarded

Napa Valley College tops our 2026 ranking of the best food science technology schools. Napa Valley College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Napa. Napa Valley College awarded about 18 food science technology degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in food science technology from Napa Valley College

2

Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Food Science Technology Degrees Awarded

$46,131 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong food science technology program will find one at Walla Walla Community College, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Walla Walla, Walla Walla Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Walla Walla Community College awarded about 12 food science technology degrees in the most recent data year. Food Science Technology graduates of Walla Walla Community College earn a median of $46,131 early in their careers. Walla Walla Community College graduates carry a median of $15,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in food science technology from Walla Walla Community College

Other Food Science Technology Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 161 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.