Food Science Technology Associate Degrees
There are 127 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Food Science Technology. This degree is more popular with male students, and about35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.6% of Food Science Technology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Food Science Technology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,269 students earned theirFood Science Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Food Science Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 72 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 112 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,124 |
| Master’s Degree | 779 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 177 |
Earnings of Food Science Technology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Food Science Technology of $59,662 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,828 |
| 4 years | $59,662 |
| 5 years | $68,842 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Food Science Technology students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Food Science Technology. About 62.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 70 |
| Women | 42 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Food Science Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 61.6% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 18.8% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 2.7% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 4.5% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 4.5% |
| International Students | 4 | 3.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.6% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Food Science Technology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 161 colleges that offer a associate degree in Food Science Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Food Science Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 109 associate degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 109 associate degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 74 associate degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 66 associate degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fresno is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 46 associate degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 44 associate degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stout is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 43 associate degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 41 associate degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 40 associate degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 39 associate degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Food Science Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. This school awarded 36 associate degrees in Food Science Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Food Science Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in Food Science Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Food Science Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Food Science Technology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 1,581 |
| Viticulture and Enology | 268 |
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 132 |
| Brewing Science | 118 |
| Food Technology and Processing | 96 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Food Science Technology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 9,051 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 8,612 |
| Animal Sciences | 8,295 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 4,164 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 3,756 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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