Universities in the United States
67 Food Science Programs in the United States
- programs
- 67 programs
- universities
- 29 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 31,664 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as BS in Food Science in the United States and Bachelors in Food Science in the United States.
United States has 67 food science programs open to international students, at 29 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 31,664 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 29,298 USD and 36,068 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Food Science programs
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Food Science tuition fees in the United States, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Specializations within food science
Top universities for Food Science in the United States
Ranked by how many food science programs each one runs in the United States — the count is next to the name.
- University of Georgia, Athens (6)
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick (6)
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (6)
- Wayne State University (5)
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (4)
- University of Maryland, College Park (3)
- University of Florida (3)
- Washington State University (3)
- Montclair State University (3)
- University of Idaho (3)
January intake in the United States
6 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Bachelor in Food Science Major, BS in Food Science – Five-Year BS/MS Program — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville · starts Jan 2027
- Food Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Certificate (Graduate) — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Food Science Major, BS in Food Science – Science Concentration — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Food Science Major, BS in Food Science – Pre-Professional Concentration — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville · starts Jan 2027
- Undergraduate Certificate in Food Science — California State University, Los Angeles · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Food Science Major, BS in Food Science – Pre-Professional 3+1 Concentration — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville · starts Jan 2027
Study Food Science in the United States: common questions
- How many food science programs are there in the United States?
- 67 food science programs at 29 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a food science degree in the United States cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for bachelor's programs in food science in the United States is 31,664 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 29,298 USD and 36,068 USD a year.
- Can I study food science in the United States in English?
- Yes — 100% of the food science programs in the United States in our catalog are taught in English (67 of 67).
- Are any of these food science programs available online?
- 2 of the 67 programs in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for food science in the United States?
- Master's programs, at a median annual fee of 28,904 USD, against 31,664 USD for bachelor's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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