by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in food science technology.
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UMass Amherst is a solid choice among schools offering food science technology. In particular, it placed #11 out of 35 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 14 bachelor’s degrees in food science technology.
Food Science Technology students who finish a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,063 a year. This is below $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 43% of food science technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of food science technology master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of food science technology master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s 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 | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 47% of food science technology doctoral degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of food science technology doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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 | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the food science technology majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
The food science technology program at UMass Amherst offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 41 |
UMass Amherst granted 41 degrees in food science in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (56%).