Study Food Science in the United States

Food Science in the United States by degree level

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Universities for food science in the United States

• The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (6)
• Rutgers University, New Brunswick (5)
• Wayne State University (5)
• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (4)
• University of Florida (3)
• University of Maryland, College Park (3)
• Washington State University (3)
• Montclair State University (3)
• University of Georgia, Athens (3)
• University of Idaho (3)

Study Food Science in the United States: common questions

How many food science programmes are there in the United States?

63 food science programmes at 29 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.

How much does a food science degree in the United States cost?

The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in food science in the United States is 31,664 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 29,298 USD and 36,068 USD per year.

Can I study food science in the United States in English?

Yes — 100% of the food science programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (63 of 63).

Which degree level is cheapest for food science in the United States?

Master's programmes, at a median of 29,344 USD per year, against 31,664 USD for bachelor's programmes.