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Food Science at North Carolina State University

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in food sciences.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

Food Science Degrees Available at NC State

• Basic Certificates in Food Sciences
• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Sciences
• Master’s Degree in Food Sciences
• Doctorate Degree in Food Sciences

NC State Food Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for food sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	5
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	6
Best Food Science Master’s Degree Schools	7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	7
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Food Science Graduates	7
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	8
Best Food Science Graduate Degree Schools	8
Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Schools	8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	10
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	11
Best Food Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	11
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science	11
Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	11
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	12
Best Food Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	12
Best Food Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	12
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Food Science Graduates	12
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	13
Best Food Science Schools	13
Highest Paid Food Science Graduates	13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	13
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Food Science Graduates	13
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	13
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	14
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	14
Best Food Science Colleges for Veterans	15
Best Food Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	15
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	15
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Food Science	15
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science	16
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science	18
Best Value Colleges for Food Science	19

Popularity of Food Sciences at NC State

During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in food science. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in food sciences from NC State. This makes it the #8 most popular school for food sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in food sciences in 2021, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

NC State Food Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food sciences majors at North Carolina State University.

NC State Food Science Bachelor’s Program

The food sciences program at NC State awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 39% of these degrees went to men with the other 61% going to women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in food sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	10
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	3

NC State Food Science Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 food sciences majors earned their master's degree from NC State. Of these graduates, 54% were men and 46% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in food sciences.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	6
Non-Resident Aliens	6
Other Races	0

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Haruhide000 under License

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