Doctor’s Degrees in Food Science
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Education Levels of Food Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 143 people earned their doctor's degree in food sciences. This makes it the 107th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in food sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 445 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 143 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Food Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for food sciences majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in food sciences. About 61.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 55 |
| Women | 88 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of food sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 37 |
| International Students | 77 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Food Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 33 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in food sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Nebraska - Lincoln tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for food sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from UNL. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The most popular school in the United States for food sciences students seekinga doctor's degree is Cornell University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from Cornell. About 82% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Davis is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in food sciences. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from UC Davis. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in food sciences. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from Purdue. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in food sciences. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from UMass Amherst. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from Ohio State. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from UGA.
The 7th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from NC State. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in food sciences. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from UMCP.
The 11th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arkansas. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from UARK. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in food sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from UMN Twin Cities.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in food sciences. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
Clemson University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in food sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from Clemson.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in food sciences. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from UIUC. About 50% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Alabama A & M University. Roughly 5,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from AAMU. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maine comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in food sciences. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,738 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from UMaine.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in food sciences. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from UT Knoxville.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in food sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from Penn State University Park. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Kansas State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in food sciences. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in food sciences from K -State.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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