Food Science Basic Certificates
There are 66 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Food Science. This degree is more popular with female students, and about52% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Food Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,581 people 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 | 942 |
| Master’s Degree | 466 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 164 |
Earnings of Food Science Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Food Science of $59,662 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Food Science students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 52.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10 |
| Women | 11 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Food Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 47.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 42.9% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 9.5% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Food Science Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 77 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Food Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Food Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their basic certificate 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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Food Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their basic certificate in Food Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Food Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Food Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their basic certificate in Food Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Food Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 67 basic certificates 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 Nebraska-Lincoln comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Food Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their basic certificate in Food Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Food Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their basic certificate 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 California-Davis is a popular choice for Food Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 52 basic certificates in Food Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Food Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their basic certificate 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 Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Food Science. This school awarded 48 basic certificates 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.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Food Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Food Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their basic certificate in Food Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Food Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their basic certificate in Food Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Food Science. This school awarded 41 basic certificates in Food Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Food Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Food Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their basic certificate 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 Arkansas comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Food Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their basic certificate 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 is a popular choice for Food Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their basic certificate in Food Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Food Science majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 35 basic certificates 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 is a popular choice for Food Science majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their basic certificate in Food Science from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Food Science. This school awarded 31 basic certificates in Food Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Food Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Food Science. This school awarded 30 basic certificates 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Food Science that also offer basic certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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