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Doctor’s Degrees in Food Science Technology

173 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 35 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in food science tech. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 9% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 57.8% of food science tech graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Food Science Tech Majors

In 2020-2021, 173 doctor's degrees were awarded to food science tech majors. This makes it the 94th most popular doctor's 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 1,413
Master’s Degree 492
Basic Certificate 218
Doctor’s Degree 173
Associate Degree 151
Undergraduate Certificate 58
Graduate Certificate 27

Earnings of Food Science Tech Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for food science tech majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for food science tech students who are doctor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in food science tech. About 58.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 72
Women 101
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The racial-ethnic distribution of food science tech doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 5
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 56
International Students 100
Other Races/Ethnicities 2
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There are 35 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in food science tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska
13 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Nebraska - Lincoln tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for food science tech majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in food science tech from UNL. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
13 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cornell University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for food science tech majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in food science tech from Cornell. About 62% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in food science tech. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. The food science tech program at Purdue University - Main Campus awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
11 Yearly Graduations
64% Women

University of California - Davis is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in food science tech. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The food science tech program at University of California - Davis awarded 11 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#5

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
10 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in food science tech. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. The food science tech program at University of Massachusetts Amherst awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in food science tech. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to food science tech majors at Ohio State. About 78% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

Kansas State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in food science tech. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. The food science tech program at Kansas State University awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

University of Georgia is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in food science tech. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in food science tech from UGA.

#8

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
8 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in food science tech. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in food science tech from UW - Madison. About 38% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women

The 8th most popular school in the country for food science tech majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. The food science tech program at North Carolina State University awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#11

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland - College Park is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in food science tech. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in food science tech from UMCP. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#12

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in food science tech. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. The food science tech program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#12

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Clemson University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in food science tech. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to food science tech majors at Clemson. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#12

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for food science tech majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arkansas. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in food science tech from UARK. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#12

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in food science tech. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to food science tech majors at Rutgers New Brunswick.

5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in food science tech. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in food science tech from UIUC.

#17

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

University of Maine is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in food science tech. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,738 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to food science tech majors at UMaine.

4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 17th most popular school in the country for food science tech majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in food science tech from UT Knoxville.

4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

North Dakota State University - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in food science tech. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,951 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,293 per year. The food science tech program at North Dakota State University - Main Campus awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#17

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in food science tech. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to food science tech majors at Penn State University Park.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to food science tech that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Plant Sciences 298
Animal Science 178
Agricultural Economics 76
Soil Sciences 47
Agricultural Production 33

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.

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