Food Science Technology at Texas A&M University-College Station
If you plan to study Food Science Technology, you may want to check out the program at Texas A&M University-College Station. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas A&M University-College Station sits in College Station, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 food science technology graduations were recorded at Texas A&M University-College Station.
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Studying Online at Texas A&M University-College Station
Online coursework is an option at Texas A&M University-College Station. Among 78,321 students, 4,350 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 26,832 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Food Science Technology Rankings at Texas A&M University-College Station
These rankings give you a sense of how Texas A&M University-College Station’s Food Science Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Food Science Technology Graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station
Students who complete Texas A&M University-College Station’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 | $52,935 |
| 2 years | $47,260 |
| 3 years | $51,707 |
| 4 years | $59,175 |
| 5 years | $70,751 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Food Science Technology graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station earn a median of $59,175, compared with $74,589 for all Texas A&M University-College Station graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Food Science Technology graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Food Science Technology graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station are 81% women (13) and 19% men (3).
Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Among the 3 bachelor’s food science technology degrees awarded at Texas A&M University-College Station, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food Science Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Minority students account for 67% of Food Science Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, above the national average of 30%.*
Food Science Technology Master’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Among the 2 master’s food science technology degrees awarded at Texas A&M University-College Station, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food Science Technology master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Food Science Technology Doctoral Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Of the 2 doctoral food science technology graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food Science Technology doctoral degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| 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 Texas A&M University-College Station
This Food Science Technology program at Texas A&M University-College Station includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 4 |
| Food Technology & Processing | 5 |
| Viticulture and Enology. | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Food Science Technology Graduates
Those who complete Food Science Technology program at Texas A&M University-College Station go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.