Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 127 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Food Science Technology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 11.6% of Food Science Technology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Food Science Technology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,269 students 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 | 112 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,124 |
| Master’s Degree | 779 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 177 |
Earnings of Food Science Technology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 64.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 397 |
| Women | 727 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Food Science Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 619 | 55.1% |
| Asian | 115 | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 125 | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 41 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 35 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 130 | 11.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 11.6% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Food Science Technology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 161 colleges that offer a bachelor’s 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 bachelor's degree is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This school awarded 129 bachelor's 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.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 109 bachelor's degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Food Science Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their bachelor's 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.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 89 bachelor's 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 California-Davis comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 83 bachelor's 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.
Cornell University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 74 bachelor's degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 66 bachelor's degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 58 bachelor's 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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 48 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Food Science Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 44 bachelor's degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stout comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's 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 Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 40 bachelor's degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's 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 comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 36 bachelor's 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 Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Food Science Technology Majors to Study
| 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 bachelor’s 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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