Master’s Degrees in Food Science Technology
Education Levels of Food Science Tech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 456 people 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 | 456 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 185 |
| Graduate Certificate | 25 |
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 $85,889. 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 $60,183 to a high of $90,394.
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 70.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 136 |
| Women | 320 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of food science tech master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 208 |
| International Students | 149 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 23 |
Most Popular Food Science Tech Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 48 colleges that offer a master’s degree in food science tech. 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 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 $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 science tech from Michigan State. Of these students, 69% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Michigan State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,889.
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 $14,768 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 science tech from UIUC. Of these students, 73% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in food science tech at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign make a median salary of 85,889.
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 $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 science tech from Illinois Tech. Of these students, 67% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in food science tech at Illinois Institute of Technology make a median salary of 85,889.
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 $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in food science tech from K -State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in food science tech at Kansas State University make a median salary of 85,889.
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 $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 science tech from Cornell. Of these students, 82% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in food science tech at Cornell University make a median salary of 85,889.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in food science tech from UGA. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Data shows that UGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,889.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in food science tech from UC Davis. University of California - Davis food science tech graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,889.
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 $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 science tech from Chapman. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in food science tech at Chapman University make a median salary of 85,889.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in food science tech from UF. About 88% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Florida food science tech graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,889.
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 $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in food science tech from Oregon State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in food science tech at Oregon State University make a median salary of 85,889.
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 $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 science tech from UMaine. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMaine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,889.
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 $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in food science tech from NC State. About 50% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. North Carolina State University food science tech graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,889.
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 $7,330 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 science tech from UW - Stout. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that UW - Stout graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,889.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food science tech. 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 science tech from UMass Amherst. Data shows that UMass Amherst graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,889.
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 $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 science tech from UMN Twin Cities. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities food science tech graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,889.
Drexel University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in food science tech. 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 science tech from Drexel. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Drexel University food science tech graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,889.
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 $11,826 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 science tech from Ohio State. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $85,889.
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. 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 science tech from OSU. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus food science tech graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,889.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food science tech. 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 science tech from UW - Madison. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Wisconsin - Madison food science tech graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,889.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in food science tech. Roughly 34,200 attend the school each year. 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 science tech from Louisiana State University. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College food science tech graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $85,889.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to food science tech that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 612 |
| Animal Science | 484 |
| General Agriculture | 403 |
| Agricultural Economics | 309 |
| 279 |
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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