Food Science at Oregon State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Food Science, consider the program at Oregon State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oregon State University is located in Corvallis, OR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 food science degrees were awarded at Oregon State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Oregon State University
Many students take online classes at Oregon State University. Among 37,163 students, 13,083 (35%) studied exclusively online and 8,697 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Food Science graduates at Oregon State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Food Science graduates at Oregon State University are 42% women (10) and 58% men (14).
Food Science Bachelor’s Program at Oregon State University
Of the 24 bachelor’s food science graduates at Oregon State University, 42% were women (10) and 58% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Oregon State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Food Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Oregon State University, below the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Food Science Graduates
Those who complete Food Science program at Oregon State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Food Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $55,930 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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