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. Also, learn how University of Maryland-College Park stacks up against peers offering food science technology.
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University of Maryland-College Park is a solid choice among schools offering food science technology. In particular, it placed #23 out of 35 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maryland-College Park handed out 25 bachelor’s degrees in food science technology.
Food Science Technology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Maryland-College Park go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,809 a year. This is lower than $78,942, the median for all majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Maryland-College Park, food science technology graduates take on a median debt of $24,730 in student loans. This is higher than $20,836, the typical median for all majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,000 | $39,464 |
| Fees | $1,722 | $1,722 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of food science technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of food science technology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park are White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a bachelor’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of food science technology master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of food science technology master’s degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a master’s 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of food science technology doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of food science technology doctoral degree graduates at University of Maryland-College Park were Non-Resident Alien. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-College Park with a doctoral in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science technology majors at University of Maryland-College Park.
This food science technology program at University of Maryland-College Park breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 36 |
University of Maryland-College Park granted 36 degrees in food science in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).