Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how University of Georgia stacks up against peers offering food science technology.
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University of Georgia ranks competitively among schools offering food science technology. More specifically it was ranked #12 out of 20 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 1 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools in Georgia | 1 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Value Food Science Technology Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 1 |
| Best Value Food Science Technology Schools in Georgia | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Food Science Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Value Food Science Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Value Food Science Technology Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Georgia conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in food science technology.
Food Science Technology students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Georgia earn a median of $67,514 a year. This is higher than $65,444, the median for all majors at University of Georgia.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $30,272 |
| Fees | $1,416 | $1,416 |
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Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in food science technology from University of Georgia identified as women.
The largest share of food science technology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Georgia are White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 26% of food science technology master’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of food science technology master’s degree graduates at University of Georgia were White. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Every one of the 5 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in food science technology from University of Georgia identified as women.
The majority of food science technology doctoral degree graduates at University of Georgia are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia 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 | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the food science technology majors at University of Georgia.
This food science technology program at University of Georgia offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 23 |
| Food Technology and Processing | 12 |
University of Georgia granted 23 degrees in food science in the latest year of data — 87% to women and 13% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (61%).
University of Georgia awarded 12 completions in food technology and processing in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).