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Food Science at University of Arkansas

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. We've also included details on how UARK ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in food sciences.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

Food Science Degrees Available at UARK

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

UARK Food Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at UARK was ranked #29 on College Factual's Best Schools for food sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Food Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	5
Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	5
Best Food Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science	6
Best Food Science Colleges for Veterans	7
Best Food Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	7
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Food Science	9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	11
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science	12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	12
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	12
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Food Science Graduates	13
Best Value Colleges for Food Science	14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	14
Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Schools	14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	16
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	16
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	17
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	17
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	18
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Food Science Graduates	18
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science	19
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	19
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	19
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	19
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	20
Best Food Science Graduate Degree Schools	21
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	21
Best Food Science Master’s Degree Schools	21
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	22
Highest Paid Food Science Graduates	23
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	23
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	23
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Food Science Graduates	24
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	25
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	25
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	26
Best Food Science Schools	29
Best Food Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	29

Popularity of Food Sciences at UARK

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in food science. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in food sciences from UARK. This makes it the #23 most popular school for food sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in food sciences in 2021, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Food Sciences Student Diversity at UARK

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

UARK Food Science Bachelor’s Program

Of the 16 food sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UARK, about 44% were men and 56% were women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UARK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	13
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	0

UARK Food Science Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 food sciences majors earned their master's degree from UARK. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	2
Non-Resident Aliens	3
Other Races	0

References

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

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