by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UMass Amherst. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMass Amherst as a strong choice for food science technology, coming in at #12 out of 43 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 12 of 43 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 1 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools in the New England Region | 1 of 2 |
The following degree levels are available for food science technology at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 14 bachelor’s degrees in food science technology.
UMass Amherst is among the very best schools in the country for food science technology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Food Science Technology students who finish a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,063 a year. This is below $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 43% of food science technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of food science technology bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
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 technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UMass Amherst awarded 14 bachelor’s completions in food science in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
Graduate study is also available at UMass Amherst. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Food Science Technology | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Food Science Technology | 15 |