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Food Science at Brigham Young University - Provo

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how BYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in food sciences.

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Food Science Degrees Available at BYU

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Sciences
• Master’s Degree in Food Sciences

BYU Food Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for food sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.

Ranking Type	Rank
Highest Paid Food Science Graduates	1
Best Value Colleges for Food Science	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science	1
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Food Science Graduates	1
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Food Science	1
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Food Science Graduates	1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science	1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	4
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	7
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	8
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	9
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	13
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	15
Best Food Science Graduate Degree Schools	15
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	15
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	15
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	16
Best Food Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	16
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	16
Best Food Science Schools	17
Best Food Science Master’s Degree Schools	17
Best Food Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	25
Best Food Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	28
Best Food Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	34
Best Food Science Colleges for Veterans	36

Popularity of Food Sciences at BYU

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in food science. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in food sciences from BYU. This makes it the #27 most popular school for food sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

BYU Food Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food sciences majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.

BYU Food Science Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in food sciences from BYU. About 18% were men and 82% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in food sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	12
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	1

BYU Food Science Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in food sciences from BYU. About 40% were men and 60% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in food sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	5
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Mwilson3 under License

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