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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for food sciences 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. 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 sciences from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #11 most popular school for food sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in food sciences in 2021, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food sciences majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of food sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to 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 sciences.
| 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 |
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in food sciences from UMass Amherst in 2021, 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 sciences.
| 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 |
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