by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in food science technology.
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MSU is a solid choice among schools offering food science technology. In particular, it placed #17 out of 35 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in food science technology.
Food Science Technology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $85,624 a year. This is higher than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, food science technology students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of food science technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of food science technology bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 34% of food science technology master’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in food science technology from MSU were men.
The largest share of food science technology doctoral degree graduates at MSU are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the food science technology majors at Michigan State University.
The food science technology program at MSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 58 |
MSU awarded 58 completions in food science in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (74%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.