by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Oregon State University compares to other colleges that offer food science technology.
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Oregon State University ranks competitively among schools offering food science technology. Specifically, it ranked #31 out of 35 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, Oregon State University conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in food science technology.
Food Science Technology students who finish a bachelor’s at Oregon State University earn a median of $52,585 a year. This is lower than $66,895, the median for all majors at Oregon State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Oregon State University, food science technology students accumulate a median of $20,945 in student loans. This is below $24,020, the typical median for all majors at Oregon State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,065 | $35,700 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
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Among recent graduates, 58% of food science technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology bachelor’s degree graduates at Oregon State University were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 46% of food science technology master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology master’s degree graduates at Oregon State University are White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in food science technology from Oregon State University identified as women.
The majority of food science technology doctoral degree graduates at Oregon State University are Asian. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a doctoral in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science technology majors at Oregon State University.
This food science technology program at Oregon State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 24 |
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 14 |
Oregon State University conferred 24 completions in food science recently — 42% to women and 58% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
Oregon State University granted 14 degrees in food science and technology, other recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).