Food Science Technology Associate Degrees
There are 127 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Food Science Technology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.6% of Food Science Technology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Food Science Technology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,269 people earned theirFood Science Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Food Science Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 72 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 112 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,124 |
| Master’s Degree | 779 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 177 |
Earnings of Food Science Technology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Food Science Technology of $59,662 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,828 |
| 4 years | $59,662 |
| 5 years | $68,842 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Food Science Technology majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Food Science Technology. About 62.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 70 |
| Women | 42 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Food Science Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 61.6% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 2.7% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 4.5% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 4.5% |
| International Students | 4 | 3.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Food Science Technology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 161 colleges that offer a associate degree in Food Science Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Food Science Technology students seeking a associate degree is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 74 associate degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 65 associate degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 58 associate degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 48 associate degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 44 associate degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stout comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 43 associate degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 39 associate degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Food Science Technology Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 1,581 |
| Viticulture and Enology | 268 |
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 132 |
| Brewing Science | 118 |
| Food Technology and Processing | 96 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Food Science Technology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 9,051 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 8,612 |
| Animal Sciences | 8,295 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 4,164 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 3,756 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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