Master’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, 445 people earned their master's degree in food sciences. This makes it the 254th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for food sciences students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in food sciences. About 73.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 119 |
| Women | 326 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of food sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 47 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 190 |
| International Students | 144 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Food Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 44 colleges that offer a master’s degree in food sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Michigan State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for food sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Michigan State. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 43 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UIUC. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
Illinois Institute of Technology is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food sciences. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,101 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Illinois Tech. Of these students, 82% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kansas State University. 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, 25 people received their master's degree in food sciences from K -State. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master'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, 25 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Cornell. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Chapman University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food sciences. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,603 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Chapman. About 60% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food sciences. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UF. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maine. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UMaine. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
North Carolina State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food sciences. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in food sciences from NC State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Stout is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food sciences. Roughly 7,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,014 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UW - Stout. Of these students, 56% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food sciences. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UGA. About 90% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 11 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UMass Amherst. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food sciences. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UMN Twin Cities. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drexel University. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Drexel.
The 15th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master'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, 10 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Ohio State. About 67% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food sciences. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in food sciences from OSU. Of these students, 43% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food sciences. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UW - Madison.
The 18th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Davis. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UC Davis. Of these students, 89% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Louisiana State University. About 85% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UNL.
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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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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