Below are the key facts about this program at Clemson University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Clemson University highly for food science technology, ranked #37 out of 43 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 37 of 43 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools in South Carolina | 1 of 1 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 of 11 |
The following degree levels are available for food science technology at Clemson University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 83 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Clemson University awarded 83 bachelor’s degrees in food science technology.
Clemson University is among the very best schools in the country for food science technology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Food Science Technology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Clemson University report a median salary of $48,279 a year. This is below $66,054, the median for all majors at Clemson University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Clemson University, food science technology students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,783, the typical median for all majors at Clemson University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,118 | $39,350 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 13% of food science technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology bachelor’s degree graduates at Clemson University were White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor’s in food science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Clemson University granted 83 bachelor’s degrees in food science recently — 87% to women and 13% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Clemson University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Food Science Technology | 23 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Food Science Technology | 3 |