Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMaine ranks among other schools offering degrees in food science tech.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from UMaine. This makes it the #11 most popular school for food science tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of food science tech students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMaine is $36,255. This is less than $51,888, which is the national median of all food science tech majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMaine was $1,158 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $400 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $12,000 | $34,740 |
Fees | $606 | $606 |
Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
On Campus Room and Board | $12,696 | $12,696 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $2,270 | $2,270 |
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Online degrees for the UMaine food science tech bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMaine Online Learning page.
Food Science Tech majors graduating with a master's degree from UMaine make a median salary of $50,941 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $85,889.
Of the 15 food science tech students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMaine, about 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMaine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a master's in food science tech.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 9 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at University of Maine.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Animal Science | 40 |
Horticulture | 5 |
Agricultural Production | 1 |
Plant Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.