Associate Degrees in Food Science
Education Levels of Food Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 11 people earned their associate degree in food sciences. This makes it the 802nd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in food sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 922 |
| Master’s Degree | 408 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 175 |
| Basic Certificate | 30 |
| Associate Degree | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of Food Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for food sciences majors with their associate 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 sciences students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in food sciences. About 54.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 5 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of food sciences associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Food Sciences Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer an associate degree in food sciences. Learn more about the most popular 15 below:
Riverland Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for food sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in food sciences from Riverland Community College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Grayson College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for food sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 4,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in food sciences from Grayson College.
Chemeketa Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for food sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in food sciences from Chemeketa Community College. About 25% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Normandale Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in food sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in food sciences from Normandale Community College.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to food sciences that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 65 | |
| 12 | |
| Food Technology & Processing | 9 |
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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