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2026 Best Food Science Technology Schools in Tennessee

1 Colleges in the United States
23 Food Science Technology Degrees Awarded
$48,441 Avg Early-Career Salary

Food Science Technology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. 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 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for food science technology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Food Science Technology in Tennessee

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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The University Of Tennessee tops our 2026 ranking of the best food science technology schools. The University Of Tennessee is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville. The University Of Tennessee graduates 74% of students within six years. The University Of Tennessee awarded about 23 food science technology degrees in the most recent data year. Food Science Technology graduates of The University Of Tennessee earn a median of $48,441 early in their careers. The University Of Tennessee graduates carry a median of $20,632 in student loans. Get the full food science technology details for The University Of Tennessee

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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 · 2 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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