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2026 Best Food Science Technology Schools in Indiana

1 Colleges in the United States
36 Food Science Technology Degrees Awarded
$63,111 Avg Early-Career Salary

Food Science Technology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best food science technology schools.

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Best Schools for Food Science Technology in Indiana

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall food science technology education in Indiana.

Top Schools in Food Science Technology

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in food science technology. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 36 food science technology degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, food science technology degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $63,111. Typical student debt for the program is $19,844. Read more about the food science technology program at Purdue University Main Campus

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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 · 1 school evaluated.

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