Food Science Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Food Science is offered at 66 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Food Science. This degree is more popular with female students, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 13.4% of Food Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Food Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,581 students earned theirFood Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Food Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 9 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 942 |
| Master’s Degree | 466 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 164 |
Earnings of Food Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Food Science of $59,662 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Food Science. About 67.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 302 |
| Women | 640 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Food Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 504 | 53.5% |
| Asian | 108 | 11.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 | 8.6% |
| Black or African American | 54 | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 37 | 3.9% |
| Race Unknown | 30 | 3.2% |
| International Students | 126 | 13.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 13.4% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Food Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 77 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Food Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Food Science students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their bachelor's degree in Food Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Food Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 86 bachelor's degrees in Food Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in Food Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in Food Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a popular choice for Food Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in Food Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Food Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in Food Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in Food Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science. This school awarded 48 bachelor's degrees in Food Science 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 Florida is a popular choice for Food Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in Food Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a popular choice for Food Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in Food Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science. This school awarded 44 bachelor's degrees in Food Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stout comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science. This school awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in Food Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science. This school awarded 41 bachelor's degrees in Food Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science. This school awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in Food Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas is a popular choice for Food Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in Food Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in Food Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Food Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 35 bachelor's degrees in Food Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science. This school awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in Food Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Food Science. This school awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in Food Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Food Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a popular choice for Food Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in Food Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Food Science that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Viticulture and Enology | 268 |
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 132 |
| Brewing Science | 118 |
| Food Technology and Processing | 96 |
| Zymology/Fermentation Science | 74 |
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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