Department of
Food Science and Technology
5 Degree Programs
Food Science and Technology encompasses a unique blend of science, art, technology, design and business. The Texas A&M Department of Food Science and Technology offers three undergraduate and three graduate degrees that prepare students for a myriad of diverse professional opportunities.
20 Research Faculty
Our research strengths include specialized expertise in food science technologies, encompassing food chemistry, engineering, microbiology and processing, with an unique access to a wide array of laboratories and pilot facilities.
100% Employment Rate
The Department of Food Science and Technology takes immense pride in its outstanding track record of a 100% graduate employment rate. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the department’s unwavering commitment to equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the dynamic and competitive field of food science.
Why Food Science?
Food Science and Technology is an exciting field that prepares students to develop new food products, design innovative processing technologies, improve food quality and nutritive value, and enhance food safety and health promoting properties.
Our graduates have a competitive edge for positions in food industry, regulatory agencies and graduate school opportunities. They are employed by leading food and beverage companies such as Pepsi Co., General Mills Inc., Kellogg’s, HEB and more.
Why Food Science?
Food Science and Technology is an exciting field that prepares students to develop new food products, design innovative processing technologies, improve food quality and nutritive value, enhance food safety and health promoting properties. Our graduates have a competitive edge for positions in food industry, regulatory agencies and graduate school opportunities. They are employed by leading food and beverage companies such as Pepsi Co., General Mills Inc., Kellogg’s, HEB and more.
Department Updates
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Celebrating Innovation and Learning at the 10th Annual Extruded Pet Foods & Treats Short Course
The Department of Food Science and Technology was proud to participate in the 10th Annual…
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The 2025 Friends of Texas A&M, Department of Food Science & Technology Reception
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025🕕 Time: 6:00 PM📍 Location: 55 W Van Buren, 5th…
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Undergraduate Internship Spotlight
The Department of Food Science and Technology is proud to highlight Kade Gorman, a senior…
Food Science and Technology News
Greater electron beam adoption can reduce global reliance on radioactive sources
A lack of understanding and infrastructure has been an impediment to the development and commercialization of non-radioactive technologies for use in food, health and environmental applications across the globe. Overcoming the information barrier that exists on the use of the safer non-radioactive alternative technologies like electron beam, eBeam, and X-ray technologies is a mission of Texas A&M AgriLife Researchand its collaboration with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy.
High school teachers, undergraduate students gain food science experience in AgriLife Research-led project
A new Texas A&M AgriLife Research-led project is engaging teachers and students in food science and nutrition research to help build a greater overall interest in academic and professional opportunities in food science. A cadre of six high school science, career technology and other educators from Texas, Georgia and Indiana recently participated in a five-day Food Science Summer Research Experience in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Food Science and Technology.
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