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Food Science Technology at Clemson University

If you plan to study Food Science Technology, take a look at what Clemson University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Clemson University sits in Clemson, SC.

During the most recent reporting year, 109 food science technology degrees were granted at Clemson University.

Online Class Availability at Clemson University

Distance learning is available at Clemson University. Of 29,077 students, 2,046 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,006 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Food Science Technology Rankings at Clemson University

Rankings can help you compare Clemson University’s Food Science Technology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#1 of 1
Best Value	South Carolina	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 13
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 13
Best Value	Nationwide	#40 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#41 of 49

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#1 of 1
Best Value	South Carolina	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 13
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 13
Best Value	Nationwide	#40 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#41 of 49

Earnings for Food Science Technology Graduates from Clemson University

Students who complete Clemson University’s Food Science Technology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,141
2 years	$35,988
3 years	$40,982
4 years	$48,279
5 years	$52,394

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Food Science Technology graduates from Clemson University take home a median $48,279, compared with $66,054 for all Clemson University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Food Science Technology graduates from Clemson University comes in at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Food Science Technology graduates at Clemson University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Food Science Technology graduates at Clemson University are 84% women (92) and 16% men (17).

Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Program at Clemson University

Of the 83 bachelor’s food science technology degrees awarded at Clemson University, 87% were women (72) and 13% were men (11).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food Science Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Clemson University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	69
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 12% of Food Science Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Clemson University, below the national average of 30%.*

Food Science Technology Master’s Program at Clemson University

Of the 23 master’s food science technology degrees awarded at Clemson University, 83% were women (19) and 17% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food Science Technology master’s degree recipients at Clemson University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Food Science Technology master’s degree recipients at Clemson University, above the national average of 21%.*

Food Science Technology Doctoral Program at Clemson University

Of the 3 doctoral food science technology degrees awarded at Clemson University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food Science Technology doctoral degree recipients at Clemson University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Food Science Technology doctoral degree recipients at Clemson University, above the national average of 12%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Food Science Technology Concentrations at Clemson University

This Food Science Technology program at Clemson University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Food Science	86
Other Food Science	23

Best-Paid Careers for Food Science Technology Graduates

Graduates of the Food Science Technology program at Clemson University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Food Science Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$84,680
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,903
Soil and Plant Scientists	$59,587
Food Scientists and Technologists	$55,930
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$36,803

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.