by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MSU highly for food science technology, ranked #14 out of 43 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 14 of 43 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools in Michigan | 1 of 1 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 8 |
The following degree levels are offered in food science technology at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 35 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in food science technology.
MSU 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 graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $85,624 a year. This is higher than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, food science technology students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of food science technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of food science technology bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into 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 science technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU conferred 20 bachelor’s completions in food science in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at MSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Food Science Technology | 35 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Food Science Technology | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Food Science Technology | 1 |
