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Food Science at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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 UMN Twin Cities ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in food sciences.

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Food Science Degrees Available at UMN Twin Cities

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

UMN Twin Cities Food Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at UMN Twin Cities was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for food sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	6
Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	8
Best Food Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	9
Best Food Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	9
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	9
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	9
Best Food Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	9
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	10
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Food Science Graduates	10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science	10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	10
Best Food Science Schools	11
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	11
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	11
Best Food Science Graduate Degree Schools	11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	11
Best Food Science Master’s Degree Schools	11
Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Schools	11
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	12
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	12
Best Food Science Colleges for Veterans	13
Best Food Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	13
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	14
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Food Science	14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	15
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science	15
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	15
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Food Science Graduates	16
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	17
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	18
Best Value Colleges for Food Science	21
Highest Paid Food Science Graduates	21
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science	22
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Food Science Graduates	22

Popularity of Food Sciences at UMN Twin Cities

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in food science. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in food sciences from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #11 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 UMN Twin Cities

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

UMN Twin Cities Food Science Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 24% of food sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	21
Non-Resident Aliens	9
Other Races	3

UMN Twin Cities Food Science Master’s Program

Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in food sciences from UMN Twin Cities in 2021, 9% were men and 91% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	8
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	1

References

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

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