by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Oregon State ranks among other schools offering degrees in food science tech.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from Oregon State. This makes it the #10 most popular school for food science tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in food science tech in 2021, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Food Science Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oregon State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,600 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 Oregon State, food science tech students borrow a median amount of $20,945 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all food science tech bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,636.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at Oregon State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 students earned a bachelor's degree in food science tech from Oregon State. About 42% of these graduates were women and the other 58% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in food science tech from Oregon State in 2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Agriculture | 88 |
| Animal Science | 86 |
| Plant Sciences | 58 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 37 |
| Horticulture | 6 |
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