Food Science at Texas Tech University
If you plan to study Food Science, consider the program at Texas Tech University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 food science degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University.
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Online Class Availability at Texas Tech University
Online coursework is an option at Texas Tech University. Of 40,757 students, 5,648 (14%) studied exclusively online and 21,407 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Food Science graduates at Texas Tech University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Food Science graduates at Texas Tech University are 47% women (7) and 53% men (8).
Food Science Bachelor’s Program at Texas Tech University
Of the 4 bachelor’s food science graduates at Texas Tech University, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Food Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University, higher than the national average of 30%.*
Food Science Master’s Program at Texas Tech University
Of the 11 master’s food science graduates at Texas Tech University, 27% were women (3) and 73% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food Science master’s degree recipients at Texas Tech University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
*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
Graduates of the Food Science program at Texas Tech University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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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