by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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 Mississippi State ranks among other schools offering degrees in food science tech.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Food Science Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,591 a year. This is less than $46,002, which is the national median of all food science tech majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State, food science tech students borrow a median amount of $24,475 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,636 for all food science tech majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at Mississippi State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 students earned a bachelor's degree in food science tech from Mississippi State. About 95% of these graduates were women and the other 5% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 93 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 58 |
| Agricultural Production | 51 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 32 |
| Plant Sciences | 30 |
