Packaging Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 14 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best packaging science schools.
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Choosing a Great Packaging Science School
The school you choose for packaging science can shape your career. To help, we created our Best Packaging Science Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Packaging Science Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
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Best Schools for Packaging Science in the United States
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 packaging science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, our #1 school for packaging science. This very large public university is located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 packaging science students who graduated with this degree at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, packaging science degree recipients from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo generally make around $61,010. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo graduates carry a median of $19,273 in student loans.
See the full packaging science program report for California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
A rank of #2 makes Michigan State University one of the top schools for packaging science. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. Michigan State University awarded about 180 packaging science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the packaging science program make about $76,563 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,756.
Read more about the packaging science program at Michigan State University
Clemson University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best packaging science schools. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 56 packaging science students who graduated with this degree at Clemson University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, packaging science degree recipients from Clemson University generally make around $68,904. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in packaging science, ranking #4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 packaging science degrees were awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, packaging science degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $56,513. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans.
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Pratt Institute Main is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in packaging science, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute Main is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 packaging science students who graduated with this degree at Pratt Institute Main in the most recent data year. Packaging Science graduates of Pratt Institute Main earn a median of $38,569 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,103 to complete this degree.
See the full packaging science program report for Pratt Institute Main
Rochester Institute Of Technology landed the #6 spot for packaging science this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Rochester. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 43 packaging science students who graduated with this degree at Rochester Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Graduates of the packaging science program make about $74,923 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,750.
More information about a degree in packaging science from Rochester Institute Of Technology
University Of Wisconsin Stout earned the #7 position for packaging science this year. University Of Wisconsin Stout is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Menomonie. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 packaging science degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Stout in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, packaging science degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Stout generally make around $71,117. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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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 · 14 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).
