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Food Science Technology at University of Maryland Eastern Shore

If you plan to study Food Science Technology, consider the program at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore sits in Princess Anne, MD.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 food science technology graduations were recorded at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Studying Online at University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Distance learning is available at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Of 3,177 students, 278 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,427 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Food Science Technology graduates at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Food Science Technology graduates at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 43% women (3) and 57% men (4).

Food Science Technology Master’s Program at University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Of the 2 master’s food science technology graduates at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 50% of Food Science Technology master’s degree recipients at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, above the national average of 21%.*

Food Science Technology Doctoral Program at University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Among the 5 doctoral food science technology graduates at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 40% of Food Science Technology doctoral degree recipients at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, higher than 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 University of Maryland Eastern Shore

The Food Science Technology program at University of Maryland Eastern Shore includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Food Science	7

Best-Paid Careers for Food Science Technology Graduates

Students who finish Food Science Technology program at University of Maryland Eastern Shore pursue many career paths. Below 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

• 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.