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Food Science Technology at University of Georgia

Food Science Technology at University of Georgia

If you are interested in studying Food Science Technology, consider the program at University of Georgia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Georgia sits in Athens, GA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 35 food science technology degrees were granted at University of Georgia.

Online Class Availability at University of Georgia

Many students take online classes at University of Georgia. Of 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) studied exclusively online and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Food Science Technology Rankings at University of Georgia

Use these rankings to compare University of Georgia’s Food Science Technology program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Georgia #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #1 of 13
Best Value Georgia #1 of 1
Best Value Southeast (Region) #3 of 13
Best Value Nationwide #10 of 49
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #14 of 49

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Georgia #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #1 of 13
Best Value Georgia #1 of 1
Best Value Southeast (Region) #3 of 13
Best Value Nationwide #10 of 49
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #14 of 49

Earnings for Food Science Technology Graduates from University of Georgia

Those who finish University of Georgia’s Food Science Technology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Food Science Technology at University of Georgia
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $42,682
4 years $67,514
5 years $79,355

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Food Science Technology graduates from University of Georgia earn a median of $67,514, compared with $65,444 for all University of Georgia graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.

Food Science Technology earnings compared with all majors at University of Georgia

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Food Science Technology graduates at University of Georgia, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Food Science Technology graduates at University of Georgia are 80% women (28) and 20% men (7).

Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Program at University of Georgia

Of the 3 bachelor’s food science technology degrees awarded at University of Georgia, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

University of Georgia 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 University of Georgia.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Food Science Technology majors at University of Georgia

Food Science Technology Master’s Program at University of Georgia

Of the 27 master’s food science technology degrees awarded at University of Georgia, 74% were women (20) and 26% were men (7).

University of Georgia 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 University of Georgia.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 1
Asian 3
International (Nonresident) 9
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Food Science Technology majors at University of Georgia

Minority students account for 30% of Food Science Technology master’s degree recipients at University of Georgia, above the national average of 21%.*

Food Science Technology Doctoral Program at University of Georgia

Of the 5 doctoral food science technology degrees awarded at University of Georgia, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).

University of Georgia 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 University of Georgia.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Food Science Technology majors at University of Georgia

*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 University of Georgia

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

Concentration Graduates
Food Science 23
Food Technology & Processing 12

Highest-Paying Careers for Food Science Technology Graduates

Those who complete Food Science Technology program at University of Georgia pursue many career paths. Here are 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

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