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Food Science Technology at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

What traits are you looking for in a school for Food Science Technology, you may want to check out the program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is located in Raleigh, NC.

During the most recent reporting year, 26 food science technology degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.

Online Class Availability at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Distance learning is available at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. Among 38,464 students, 2,954 (8%) studied exclusively online and 13,521 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Food Science Technology Rankings at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

These rankings give you a sense of how North Carolina State University at Raleigh’s Food Science Technology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#1 of 2
Best Value	North Carolina	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#7 of 13
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#7 of 13
Best Value	Nationwide	#23 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#34 of 49

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#1 of 2
Best Value	North Carolina	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#7 of 13
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#7 of 13
Best Value	Nationwide	#23 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#34 of 49

Earnings for Food Science Technology Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Those who finish North Carolina State University at Raleigh’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	$50,459

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Food Science Technology graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh stands at $21,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Food Science Technology graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Food Science Technology graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 54% women (14) and 46% men (12).

Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Among the 11 bachelor’s food science technology degrees awarded at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Food Science Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, higher than the national average of 30%.*

Food Science Technology Master’s Program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Among the 13 master’s food science technology graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Food Science Technology master’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, above the national average of 21%.*

Food Science Technology Doctoral Program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Of the 2 doctoral food science technology degrees awarded at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

*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 North Carolina State University at Raleigh

The Food Science Technology program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Food Science	26

Top-Paying Careers for Food Science Technology Graduates

Students who finish Food Science Technology program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh work across a variety of fields. Below 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

• 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.