by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Virginia to review for the 2025 Best Food Science Technology Schools in Virginia ranking.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Food Science Technology Schools in Virginia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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The schools below may not offer all types of food science tech degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It is hard to beat Virginia Tech if you want to pursue a degree in food science technology. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.
Soon after graduating, food science tech degree recipients usually make an average of $56,274 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in food science technology from Virginia TechExplore all the Best Food Science Technology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 45 |
| Florida | 282 | 51 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 80 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 38 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 83 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 5 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 11 |
| Mississippi | 234 | 38 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 28 |
| Alabama | 233 | 25 |
Food Science Technology is one of 18 different types of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 25 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 199 |
| Animal Science | 185 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 119 |
| General Agriculture | 56 |
| Plant Sciences | 56 |
| Horticulture | 54 |
| Agricultural Production | 40 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 39 |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 21 |
| Animal Services | 13 |
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