Graduate Certificates in Food Science Technology
Education Levels of Food Science Tech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 25 people earned their graduate certificate in food science tech. This makes it the 191st most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in food science tech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 456 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 185 |
| Graduate Certificate | 25 |
Earnings of Food Science Tech Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for food science tech majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for food science tech students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in food science tech. About 64.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 16 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of food science tech graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Food Science Tech Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 12 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in food science tech. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
Michigan State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in food science tech. 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, 5 people received their graduate certificate in food science tech from Michigan State. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for food science tech majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Kansas State University. 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, 3 people received their graduate certificate in food science tech from K -State.
University of Maine comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in food science tech. 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, 3 people received their graduate certificate in food science tech from UMaine. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for food science tech majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. 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, 3 people received their graduate certificate in food science tech from UNL.
Iowa State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in food science tech. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in food science tech from Iowa State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to food science tech that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 89 | |
| 86 | |
| Animal Science | 39 |
| International Agriculture | 28 |
| Plant Sciences | 28 |
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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