Graduate Certificates in Food Science Technology
Education Levels of Food Science Tech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 25 people earned their graduate certificate in food science tech. This earns it the #191 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in food science tech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,110 |
| Master’s Degree | 456 |
| Basic Certificate | 245 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 185 |
| Associate Degree | 97 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 63 |
| Graduate Certificate | 25 |
Earnings of Food Science Tech Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in food science tech. About 64.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 16 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of food science tech graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Food Science Tech Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 12 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in food science tech. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
Michigan State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in food science tech. 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, 5 people received their graduate certificate in food science tech from Michigan State. About 60% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in food science tech. 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, 3 people received their graduate certificate in food science tech from UNL.
University of Maine is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in food science tech. 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, 3 people received their graduate certificate in food science tech from UMaine. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Kansas State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in food science tech. 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, 3 people received their graduate certificate in food science tech from K -State.
The 7th most popular school in the country for food science tech majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Iowa State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in food science tech from Iowa State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to food science tech that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 89 | |
| 86 | |
| Animal Science | 39 |
| Plant Sciences | 28 |
| International Agriculture | 28 |
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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