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Food Sciences in Massachusetts

Food Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

35 students earned Food Sciences degrees in Massachusetts in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Food Sciences is the 302nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Food Sciences Majors in Massachusetts

Food Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a food sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of food sciences majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.1%
  • White: 42.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.0%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Food Sciences Grads in Massachusetts

360 people in the state and 24,140 in the nation are employed in jobs related to food sciences.

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Wages for Food Sciences Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, food sciences grads earn an average of $87,700. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,570.

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There are 4 colleges in Massachusetts that offer food sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

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#2

Bay Path University

Longmeadow
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 15% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,876 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,874. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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#4

Hampshire College

Amherst
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
522 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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Food Sciences Careers in MA

Some of the careers food sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Food Scientists and Technologists 5% $83,770

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