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2026 Best Food Science Technology Schools in Colorado

1 Colleges in the United States
15 Food Science Technology Degrees Awarded
$51,693 Avg Early-Career Salary

Food Science Technology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their food science technology programs.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best food science technology schools.

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Best Schools for Food Science Technology in Colorado

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the food science technology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Food Science Technology

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Leading the list is Colorado State University Fort Collins, our #1 school for food science technology. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Collins. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 food science technology students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent data year. Food Science Technology graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $51,693 early in their careers. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates carry a median of $22,843 in student loans. Read more about the food science technology program at Colorado State University Fort Collins

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

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