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Pennsylvania State University - University Park BS in Food Science

Food Science is a concentration offered under the food science technology major at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in food sciences, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Food Sciences from Penn State University Park Cost?

$18,450 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Penn State University Park Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Penn State University Park paid an average of $1,437 per credit hour in 2018-2019. The average for in-state students was $726 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $17,416 $34,480
Fees $1,034 $1,034
Books and Supplies $1,840 $1,840
On Campus Room and Board $11,884 $11,884
On Campus Other Expenses $4,788 $4,788

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Does Penn State University Park Offer an Online BS in Food Sciences?

Penn State University Park does not offer an online option for its food sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Penn State University Park Online Learning page.

Penn State University Park Bachelor’s Student Diversity for Food Sciences

42 Bachelor's Degrees Awarded
66.7% Women
19.0% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2018-2019 academic year, there were 42 bachelor’s degrees in food sciences handed out to qualified students. The charts and tables below give more information about these students.

Male-to-Female Ratio

Women made up around 66.7% of the food sciences students who took home a bachelor’s degree in 2018-2019. This is less than the nationwide number of 70.7%.

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Racial-Ethnic Diversity

Around 19.0% of food sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Penn State University Park in 2018-2019 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 27%.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 4
Native American or Alaska Native 0
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0
White 30
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 2

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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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