Food Sciences Schools in Maryland

47 Food Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Food Sciences is the 207th most popular major in the state out of a total 441 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Food Sciences Majors in Maryland

Food Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	5
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	5

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, a food sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of food sciences majors in Maryland is as follows:

• Asian: 10.6%
• Black or African American: 10.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 14.9%
• White: 44.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 8.5%
• Other Races: 10.6%

Jobs for Food Sciences Grads in Maryland

There are 690 people in the state and 24,140 people in the nation working in food sciences jobs.

Wages for Food Sciences Jobs in Maryland

Food Sciences grads earn an average of $87,530 in the state and $72,570 nationwide.

Most Popular Food Sciences Programs in MD

There are 2 colleges in Maryland that offer food sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Food Sciences Careers in MD

Some of the careers food sciences majors go into include:

Job Title	MD Job Growth	MD Median Salary
Agricultural Sciences Professors	0%	$88,630
Food Scientists and Technologists	0%	$78,250

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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