Best Food Science and Technology Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$638,127
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,938
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michigan State University
Grad rate: 81.9% |
MI | +$894,164 | $89,761 | $30,528 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Kansas State University
Grad rate: 69.5% |
KS | +$774,798 | $83,284 | $25,441 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of California-Davis
Grad rate: 85.7% |
CA | +$467,226 | $69,168 | $38,067 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Florida
Grad rate: 90.7% |
FL | +$416,322 | $64,988 | $21,719 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Food Science and Technology Degrees by State
Browse Food Science and Technology programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.