by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Clemson University stacks up against peers offering food science technology.
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Clemson University holds a strong position among schools offering food science technology. More specifically it was ranked #41 out of 49 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Clemson University conferred 83 bachelor’s degrees in food science technology.
Food Science Technology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Clemson University report a median salary of $48,279 a year. This is below $66,054, the median for all majors at Clemson University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Clemson University, food science technology students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,783, the typical median for all majors at Clemson University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,118 | $39,350 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 13% of food science technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology bachelor’s degree graduates at Clemson University were White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 17% of food science technology master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology master’s degree graduates at Clemson University were White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a master’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of food science technology doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology doctoral degree graduates at Clemson University are Non-Resident Alien. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a doctoral in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the food science technology majors at Clemson University.
The food science technology program at Clemson University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 86 |
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 23 |
Clemson University conferred 86 degrees in food science recently — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
Clemson University awarded 23 degrees in food science and technology, other in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (70%).