Doctor’s Degrees in Food Science
Education Levels of Food Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 175 people earned their doctor's degree in food sciences. This earns it the #107 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for food sciences majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for food sciences majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in food sciences. About 64.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 63 |
| Women | 112 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of food sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 40 |
| International Students | 110 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Food Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 33 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in food sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Cornell University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for food sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from Cornell. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The most popular school in the United States for food sciences students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from UNL.
University of California - Davis is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in food sciences. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. 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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from UC Davis. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in food sciences. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from Purdue.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in food sciences. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from UMass Amherst.
The 6th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from Ohio State. About 69% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from UGA. About 75% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in food sciences. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from UW - Madison.
The 7th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from NC State.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in food sciences. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from UMCP.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in food sciences. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from Rutgers New Brunswick.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in food sciences. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from UMN Twin Cities.
The 11th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arkansas. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from UARK. Of these students, 100% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Clemson University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in food sciences. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from Clemson.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in food sciences. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from UIUC. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in food sciences. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from UT Knoxville.
University of Maine comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in food sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from UMaine.
The 16th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Alabama A & M University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from AAMU.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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 $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from Penn State University Park. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from Louisiana State University. About 43% 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 doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Food Science | 7 |
| Food Technology & Processing | 3 |
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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