Master’s Degrees in Food Science
Education Levels of Food Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 408 people earned their master's degree in food sciences. This earns it the #254 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for food sciences majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for food sciences majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in food sciences. About 71.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 116 |
| Women | 292 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of food sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 182 |
| International Students | 139 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Most Popular Food Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 44 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. 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, 65 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Michigan State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 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, 43 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UIUC. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
Illinois Institute of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food sciences. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,607 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Illinois Tech. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Kansas State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food sciences. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 25 people received their master's degree in food sciences from K -State. Of these students, 73% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cornell University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food sciences. 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, 25 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Cornell. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Chapman University. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,604 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Chapman. About 85% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UF. Of these students, 88% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maine is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food sciences. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UMaine. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
North Carolina State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food sciences. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in food sciences from NC State. Of these students, 50% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Stout comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food sciences. Each year, around 7,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,668 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UW - Stout. About 78% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Drexel University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Drexel. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food sciences. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UGA. About 67% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UMass Amherst.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food sciences. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food sciences. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Ohio State. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in food sciences from OSU.
The 16th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. 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 master's degree in food sciences from UW - Madison. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 7 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Penn State University Park. About 63% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food sciences. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UNL. Of these students, 70% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food sciences. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Louisiana State University.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to food sciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Food Science | 26 |
| Food Technology & Processing | 22 |
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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