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Food Science Technology at Oregon State University

If you are interested in studying Food Science Technology, take a look at what Oregon State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Oregon State University sits in Corvallis, OR.

During the most recent reporting year, 38 food science technology graduations were recorded at Oregon State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Oregon State University

Online coursework is an option at Oregon State University. Of 37,163 students, 13,083 (35%) studied exclusively online and 8,697 (23%) took at least some classes online.

Food Science Technology Rankings at Oregon State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Oregon State University’s Food Science Technology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#1 of 1
Best Value	Oregon	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#7 of 8
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#7 of 8
Best Value	Nationwide	#37 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#42 of 49

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#1 of 1
Best Value	Oregon	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#7 of 8
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#7 of 8
Best Value	Nationwide	#37 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#42 of 49

Earnings for Food Science Technology Graduates from Oregon State University

Graduates of Oregon State 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	$37,600
2 years	$41,789
3 years	$46,281
4 years	$52,585
5 years	$61,467

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Food Science Technology graduates from Oregon State University take home a median $52,585, compared with $66,895 for all Oregon State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Food Science Technology graduates from Oregon State University comes in at $20,945.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Food Science Technology graduates at Oregon State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Food Science Technology graduates at Oregon State University are 47% women (18) and 53% men (20).

Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Program at Oregon State University

Of the 24 bachelor’s food science technology degrees awarded at Oregon State University, 42% were women (10) and 58% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	4
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 29% of Food Science Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Oregon State University, lower than the national average of 30%.*

Food Science Technology Master’s Program at Oregon State University

Among the 13 master’s food science technology graduates at Oregon State University, 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 Oregon State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 15% of Food Science Technology master’s degree recipients at Oregon State University, lower than the national average of 21%.*

Food Science Technology Doctoral Program at Oregon State University

Among the 1 doctoral food science technology graduates at Oregon State University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	1

Minority students account for 100% of Food Science Technology doctoral degree recipients at Oregon State 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 Oregon State University

The Food Science Technology program at Oregon State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Food Science	24
Other Food Science	14

Highest-Paying Careers for Food Science Technology Graduates

Those who complete Food Science Technology program at Oregon State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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.