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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for food sciences majors, Michigan State came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in food science. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 65 students received their master’s degree in food sciences from Michigan State. This makes it the #1 most popular school for food sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food sciences majors at Michigan State University.
Of the 38 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Food Science from Michigan State in 2020-2021, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in food sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 65 students who graduated with a Master’s in food sciences from Michigan State in 2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in food sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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