Bachelor’s Degrees in Food Science
Education Levels of Food Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 922 people earned their bachelor's degree in food sciences. This earns it the #224 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor'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 | 922 |
| Master’s Degree | 408 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 175 |
| Basic Certificate | 30 |
| Associate Degree | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
Earnings of Food Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for food sciences majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in food sciences. About 67.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 297 |
| Women | 625 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of food sciences bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 107 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
| White | 521 |
| International Students | 113 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 47 |
Most Popular Food Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 54 colleges that offer a bachelor’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 bachelor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their bachelor's degree in food sciences from UIUC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their bachelor's degree in food sciences from UNL. About 66% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Clemson University. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in food sciences from Clemson. Of these students, 77% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Davis comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in food sciences. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their bachelor's degree in food sciences from UC Davis. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
California State University - Fresno comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in food sciences. Roughly 25,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in food sciences from Fresno State. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in food sciences. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in food sciences from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in food sciences from Penn State University Park. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Iowa State University. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in food sciences from Iowa State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State Polytechnic University - Pomona. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in food sciences from Cal Poly Pomona. About 52% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in food sciences. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in food sciences from UMCP. Of these students, 85% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in food sciences. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in food sciences from Michigan State. Of these students, 59% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Mississippi State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in food sciences. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in food sciences from Mississippi State. About 98% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in food sciences. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in food sciences from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 70% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kansas State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in food sciences. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in food sciences from K -State. Of these students, 66% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oregon State University. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in food sciences from Oregon State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in food sciences from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 65% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cornell University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in food sciences. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in food sciences from Cornell. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
Virginia Tech is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in food sciences. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in food sciences from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 53% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in food sciences from UW - Madison. About 65% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in food sciences from UT Knoxville. About 50% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to food sciences that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 94 | |
| Other Food Science | 34 |
| Food Technology & Processing | 29 |
| 21 | |
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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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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