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Food Science Technology at Cornell University

If you plan to study Food Science Technology, take a look at what Cornell University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Cornell University is located in Ithaca, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 74 food science technology degrees were awarded at Cornell University.

Studying Online at Cornell University

Distance learning is available at Cornell University. Among 26,793 students, 527 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Food Science Technology Rankings at Cornell University

Use these rankings to compare Cornell University’s Food Science Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#1 of 1
Best Value	New York	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#2 of 49
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#3 of 4
Best Value	Nationwide	#46 of 49

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#1 of 1
Best Value	New York	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#2 of 49
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#3 of 4
Best Value	Nationwide	#46 of 49

Earnings for Food Science Technology Graduates from Cornell University

Graduates of Cornell University’s Food Science Technology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$51,489
2 years	$52,733
4 years	$70,212
5 years	$84,555

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Food Science Technology graduates from Cornell University report median earnings of $70,212, compared with $118,994 for all Cornell University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Food Science Technology graduates from Cornell University stands at $15,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Food Science Technology graduates at Cornell University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Food Science Technology graduates at Cornell University are 55% women (41) and 45% men (33).

Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Program at Cornell University

Among the 27 bachelor’s food science technology degrees awarded at Cornell University, 48% were women (13) and 52% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	3
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	4
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Food Science Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Cornell University, higher than the national average of 30%.*

Food Science Technology Master’s Program at Cornell University

Of the 24 master’s food science technology graduates at Cornell University, 71% were women (17) and 29% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	15

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Food Science Technology master’s degree recipients at Cornell University, lower than the national average of 21%.*

Food Science Technology Doctoral Program at Cornell University

Of the 23 doctoral food science technology graduates at Cornell University, 48% were women (11) and 52% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	12
Unknown	5

Minority students account for 4% of Food Science Technology doctoral degree recipients at Cornell University, lower than 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 Cornell University

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

Concentration	Graduates
Food Science	67
Viticulture and Enology.	7

Best-Paid Careers for Food Science Technology Graduates

Students who finish Food Science Technology program at Cornell University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Food Science Technology majors, 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.