Associate Degrees in Food Science Technology
Education Levels of Food Science Tech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 97 people earned their associate degree in food science tech. This makes it the 170th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in food science tech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,110 |
| Master’s Degree | 456 |
| Basic Certificate | 245 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 185 |
| Associate Degree | 97 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 63 |
| Graduate Certificate | 25 |
Earnings of Food Science Tech Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for food science tech majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for food science tech majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in food science tech. About 61.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 60 |
| Women | 37 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of food science tech associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 68 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Food Science Tech Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 46 colleges that offer an associate degree in food science tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for food science tech students seekingan associate degree is Walla Walla Community College. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in food science tech from Walla Walla Community College. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for food science tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Napa Valley College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in food science tech from Napa Valley College.
Allan Hancock College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in food science tech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in food science tech from Allan Hancock College.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for food science tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Rosa Junior College. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in food science tech from SRJC. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
SUNY Schenectady County Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in food science tech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in food science tech from SUNY Schenectady.
Finger Lakes Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in food science tech. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in food science tech from Finger Lakes Community College.
The 7th most popular school in the country for food science tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Yavapai College. Each year, around 6,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in food science tech from Yavapai College.
College of Southern Idaho is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in food science tech. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in food science tech from College of Southern Idaho. Of these students, 50% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for food science tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lake Michigan College. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in food science tech from LMC.
The 10th most popular school in the country for food science tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Yakima Valley College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in food science tech from YVC.
Kent State University at Ashtabula comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in food science tech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in food science tech from Kent State University at Ashtabula.
The 14th most popular school in the country for food science tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Colorado Mesa University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,592 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in food science tech from Colorado Mesa.
The 14th most popular school in the country for food science tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Chemeketa Community College. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in food science tech from Chemeketa Community College. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for food science tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Surry Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in food science tech from Surry Community College.
Blackhawk Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in food science tech. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in food science tech from BTC.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to food science tech that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 4,149 | |
| Agricultural Economics | 1,617 |
| Horticulture | 1,211 |
| Agricultural Production | 1,167 |
| General Agriculture | 827 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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