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Master’s Degrees in Food Science Technology

492 Yearly Graduations
$75,367 Median Salary
68% Women
There are 48 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in food science tech. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 19% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 33.3% of food science tech graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Food Science Tech Majors

In 2020-2021, 492 earned their master's degree in food science tech. This makes it the 149th most popular master's degree 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 492
Doctor’s Degree 173
Graduate Certificate 27

Earnings of Food Science Tech Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in food science tech is $75,367. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $71,035 to a high of $78,273.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for food science tech students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in food science tech. About 68.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 157
Women 335
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The racial-ethnic distribution of food science tech master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 28
Black or African American 21
Hispanic or Latino 30
White 228
International Students 164
Other Races/Ethnicities 21
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There are 48 colleges that offer a master’s degree in food science tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
65 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Michigan State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for food science tech majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 master's degrees were handed out to food science tech majors at Michigan State. About 71% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

43 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food science tech. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 master's degrees were handed out to food science tech majors at UIUC. About 79% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, Illinois
36 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for food science tech majors who are seeking their master's degree is Illinois Institute of Technology. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,555 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,052 per year. The food science tech program at Illinois Institute of Technology awarded 36 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 72% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
31 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for food science tech majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kansas State University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their master's degree in food science tech from K -State. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#5

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
25 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for food science tech majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornell University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. The food science tech program at Cornell University awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 72% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
19 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Georgia is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food science tech. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their master's degree in food science tech from UGA. About 53% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Chapman University

Orange, California
18 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Chapman University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food science tech. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,538 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to food science tech majors at Chapman. About 56% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
18 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food science tech. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. 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. The food science tech program at University of Florida awarded 18 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 61% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
18 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Davis is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food science tech. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in food science tech from UC Davis. Of these students, 39% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
14 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oregon State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food science tech. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in food science tech from Oregon State. Of these students, 64% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
13 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Carolina State University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food science tech. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to food science tech majors at NC State. About 46% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
13 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for food science tech majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maine. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to food science tech majors at UMaine. About 85% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

University of Wisconsin - Stout

Menomonie, Wisconsin
12 Yearly Graduations
58% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for food science tech majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Stout. Each year, around 7,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,014 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,298 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to food science tech majors at UW - Stout.

#14

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
11 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Drexel University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food science tech. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. The food science tech program at Drexel University awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 45% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
11 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for food science tech majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to food science tech majors at UMN Twin Cities. About 91% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food science tech. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. The food science tech program at University of Massachusetts Amherst awarded 11 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 82% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food science tech. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to food science tech majors at Ohio State. About 80% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food science tech. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to food science tech majors at UW - Madison. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food science tech. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to food science tech majors at OSU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#20

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
7 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food science tech. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to food science tech majors at Penn State University Park. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to food science tech that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Plant Sciences 594
Animal Science 405
Agricultural Economics 326
General Agriculture 320
Agricultural Public Services 156

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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