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Food Science Technology at Michigan State University

Food Science Technology at Michigan State University

If you plan to study Food Science Technology, consider the program at Michigan State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 58 food science technology degrees were awarded at Michigan State University.

Online Class Availability at Michigan State University

Many students take online classes at Michigan State University. Among 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) studied exclusively online and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.

Food Science Technology Rankings at Michigan State University

Rankings can help you compare Michigan State University’s Food Science Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #1 of 1
Best Value Michigan #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #6 of 8
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #8 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #18 of 49
Best Value Nationwide #39 of 49

Earnings for Food Science Technology Graduates from Michigan State University

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Food Science Technology at Michigan State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $69,831
2 years $69,844
3 years $77,297
4 years $85,624
5 years $86,008

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Food Science Technology graduates from Michigan State University earn a median of $85,624, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.

Food Science Technology earnings compared with all majors at Michigan State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Food Science Technology graduates from Michigan State University is $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Food Science Technology graduates at Michigan State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Food Science Technology graduates at Michigan State University are 60% women (35) and 40% men (23).

Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University

Of the 20 bachelor’s food science technology degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 60% were women (12) and 40% were men (8).

Michigan State University gender breakdown of Food Science Technology Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 16
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Asian 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Food Science Technology majors at Michigan State University

Minority students account for 20% of Food Science Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, below the national average of 30%.*

Food Science Technology Master’s Program at Michigan State University

Among the 35 master’s food science technology degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 66% were women (23) and 34% were men (12).

Michigan State University gender breakdown of Food Science Technology Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 25
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 4
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Food Science Technology majors at Michigan State University

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

Food Science Technology Doctoral Program at Michigan State University

Among the 2 doctoral food science technology graduates at Michigan State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

Michigan State University gender breakdown of Food Science Technology Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Food Science Technology majors at Michigan State University

*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 Michigan State University

The Food Science Technology program at Michigan State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Food Science 58

Top-Paying Careers for Food Science Technology Graduates

Students who finish Food Science Technology program at Michigan State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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

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