Food Science Technology Basic Certificates
There are 127 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Food Science Technology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.7% 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 | 112 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,124 |
| Master’s Degree | 779 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 177 |
Earnings of Food Science Technology Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Food Science Technology of $59,662 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 52.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 127 |
| Women | 114 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Food Science Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 166 | 68.9% |
| Asian | 8 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 2.9% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 4 | 1.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.7% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Food Science Technology Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 161 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Food Science Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Food Science Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their basic certificate in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 109 basic certificates in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Food Science Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 89 basic certificates 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 is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 83 basic certificates 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 basic certificates in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 74 basic certificates in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Food Science Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their basic certificate in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Food Science Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their basic certificate 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.
Michigan State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 58 basic certificates 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 is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their basic certificate in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 46 basic certificates in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their basic certificate in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stout is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 43 basic certificates in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Food Science Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their basic certificate 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 is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 40 basic certificates 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 Arkansas is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 39 basic certificates 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.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their basic certificate in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 36 basic certificates 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.
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 basic certificates.
| 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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