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Food Science Technology Schools in Massachusetts

58 Food Science Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Food Science Technology major is the 178th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Food Science Technology Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 30
Master’s Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 44.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 34.5%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Food Science Technology Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 640 people employed in jobs related to a food science tech degree, compared to 45,430 nationwide.

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Wages for Food Science Technology Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a food science tech grad in the state is $87,700, compared to a typical salary of $72,570 nationwide.

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

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,450 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Bay Path University

Longmeadow
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,435. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,876 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Framingham State.

#4

Hampshire College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average.

Food Science Technology Careers in MA

Some of the careers food science tech majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 7% $53,200
Food Scientists and Technologists 5% $83,770

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to food science tech.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
90
78
Agricultural Production 43
Horticulture 25
Animal Science 22
Plant Sciences 22
Animal Services 12
General Agriculture 2

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