Master’s Degrees in Food Science
Education Levels of Food Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 408 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 | 408 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 175 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
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 71.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 116 |
| Women | 292 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of food sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 182 |
| International Students | 139 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
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 $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 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. About 69% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UIUC. About 73% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $49,607 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,500 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. About 67% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 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 73% 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 $65,204 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. About 82% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $62,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,604 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in food sciences from Chapman. Of these students, 85% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% 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 $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UMaine. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,459 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 10% 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 $7,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,668 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, 78% were women and 11% 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. Of these students, 67% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 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.
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 $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 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 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Drexel University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 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. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 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. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food sciences. 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.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 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. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for food sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Davis. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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.
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.
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 $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in food sciences from UNL. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to food sciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Food Science | 26 |
| Food Technology & Processing | 22 |
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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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