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Food Science at University of Missouri - Columbia

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Mizzou ranks in comparison to other schools with food sciences programs.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

Food Science Degrees Available at Mizzou

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

Mizzou Food Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for food sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.

Ranking Type	Rank
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Food Science Graduates	11
Best Food Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	12
Best Food Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	13
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science	13
Best Food Science Colleges for Veterans	14
Best Food Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	14
Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	15
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	16
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Food Science Graduates	17
Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Schools	18
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	18
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	19
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	19
Best Value Colleges for Food Science	20
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	20
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	20
Best Food Science Schools	21
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Food Science	21
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	21
Highest Paid Food Science Graduates	22
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	22
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	22
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science	22
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	23
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	23
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Food Science Graduates	23
Best Food Science Master’s Degree Schools	23
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k)	24
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science	24
Best Food Science Graduate Degree Schools	24
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k)	25
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	25
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	25
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k)	27
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	27
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k)	28
Best Food Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools	28
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	28
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (With Aid)	30
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	32
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k)	34

Popularity of Food Sciences at Mizzou

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in food science. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in food sciences from Mizzou. This makes it the #31 most popular school for food sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in food sciences in 2021, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Food Sciences Student Diversity at Mizzou

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food sciences majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.

Mizzou Food Science Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in food sciences from Mizzou. About 40% were men and 60% were women.

The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	7
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

Mizzou Food Science Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 67% of food sciences master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.

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

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

References

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

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