by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how NC State University compares to other colleges that offer food science technology.
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NC State University holds a strong position among schools offering food science technology. In particular, it placed #27 out of 35 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh handed out 11 bachelor’s degrees in food science technology.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NC State University, food science technology students borrow a median amount of $21,000 in student loans. This is lower than $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of food science technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 46% of food science technology master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of food science technology master’s degree graduates at NC State University are Non-Resident Alien. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a master’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of food science technology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology doctoral degree graduates at NC State University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a doctoral in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science technology majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
This food science technology program at NC State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 26 |
NC State University conferred 26 completions in food science in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (35%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.