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 UMaine ranks among other schools offering degrees in food science tech.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from UMaine. This makes it the #11 most popular school for food science tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of food science tech students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMaine is $28,820. 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 UMaine, food science tech students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 University of Maine.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in food science tech from UMaine in 2021, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMaine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a master's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 35 |
| Horticulture | 6 |
| Agricultural Production | 4 |
| Plant Sciences | 3 |
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