Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Washington State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in food science technology.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington State University awarded 9 bachelor’s degrees in food science technology.
Food Science Technology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University report a median salary of $66,745 a year. This is lower than $70,460, the median for all majors at Washington State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Washington State University, food science technology students accumulate a median of $14,780 in student loans. This is below $21,877, the typical median for all majors at Washington State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,457 | $27,864 |
| Fees | $2,086 | $2,086 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of food science technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of food science technology bachelor’s degree graduates at Washington State University were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of food science technology master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology master’s degree graduates at Washington State University were White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington 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 | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 20% of food science technology doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology doctoral degree graduates at Washington State University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a doctoral 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 | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the food science technology majors at Washington State University.
The food science technology program at Washington State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science | 14 |
| Viticulture and Enology | 7 |
Washington State University granted 14 degrees in food science in the latest year of data — 79% to women and 21% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).
Washington State University granted 7 completions in viticulture and enology in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).