Master’s Degrees in Food Science
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Education Levels of Food Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 445 people earned their master's degree in food sciences. This earns it the #254 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in food sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 986 |
| Master’s Degree | 445 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 143 |
| Basic Certificate | 53 |
| Associate Degree | 19 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Food Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for food sciences majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for food sciences majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in food sciences. About 73.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 119 |
| Women | 326 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of food sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 47 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 190 |
| International Students | 144 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Food Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 44 colleges that offer a master’s degree in food sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for food sciences students seekinga master's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Michigan State. Of these students, 71% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UIUC. Of these students, 69% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Illinois Institute of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food sciences. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,101 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Illinois Tech. About 82% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kansas State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food sciences. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in food sciences from K -State. Of these students, 75% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cornell University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food sciences. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Cornell. Of these students, 71% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Chapman University. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,603 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Chapman. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UF. Of these students, 79% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maine is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food sciences. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UMaine. Of these students, 87% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Carolina State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food sciences. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in food sciences from NC State. Of these students, 50% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Stout comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food sciences. Each year, around 7,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,014 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UW - Stout. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Drexel University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food sciences. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Drexel.
University of Georgia comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food sciences. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UGA. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UMass Amherst. Of these students, 89% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food sciences. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 90% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food sciences. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Ohio State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in food sciences from OSU. About 43% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UW - Madison.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food sciences. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Penn State University Park. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food sciences. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UNL.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food sciences. Roughly 34,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Louisiana State University. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
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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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