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Food Science at University of Nebraska - Lincoln

77 Bachelor's Degrees
7 Master's Degrees
13 Doctor's Degrees
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. In addition, we cover how UNL ranks in comparison to other schools with food sciences programs.

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Food Science Degrees Available at UNL

UNL Food Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #12 on College Factual's Best Schools for food sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science 1
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Food Science 3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k) 3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science 4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k) 4
Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Schools 5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k) 7
Best Food Science Graduate Degree Schools 7
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k) 8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid) 8
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Food Science Graduates 8
Best Value Colleges for Food Science 9
Best Food Science Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 9
Best Food Science Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 9
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k) 10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k) 10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k) 10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science 11
Best Food Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools 11
Best Food Science Schools 12
Best Food Science Colleges for Veterans 12
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k) 12
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (With Aid) 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k) 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid) 13
Best Food Science Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 13
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Food Science Graduates 13
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income Over $110k) 13
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k) 13
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k) 14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $75-$110k) 14
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Food Science Graduates 15
Highest Paid Food Science Graduates 16
Best Food Science Master’s Degree Schools 16
Best Food Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 16
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $48-$75k) 17
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (With Aid) 17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k) 18
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k) 19
Best Value Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k) 19
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k) 19
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $30-$48k) 19
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Food Science (Income $0-$30k) 19

Popularity of Food Sciences at UNL

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in food science. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in food sciences from UNL. This makes it the #18 most popular school for food sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in food sciences in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Food Sciences Student Diversity at UNL

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

UNL Food Science Bachelor’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 students earned a bachelor's degree in food sciences from UNL. About 58% of these graduates were women and the other 42% were men.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 7
Non-Resident Aliens 68
Other Races 0

UNL Food Science Master’s Program

Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Food Science from UNL in 2020-2021, 14% were men and 86% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 1

Majors Similar to Food Sciences

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Food Science & Technology, Other 3

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