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. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with food science tech programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #14 most popular school for food science tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in food science tech in 2021, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Food Science Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,674 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $46,002 for all food science tech students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in food science tech from UMass Amherst in 2021, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in food science tech from UMass Amherst. About 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 77 |
| Agricultural Production | 51 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 29 |
| Horticulture | 22 |
| Animal Science | 22 |
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