by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in food science tech.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Food Science Tech majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,390 a year. This is higher than $46,002, which is the national median for all food science tech bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech, food science tech students borrow a median amount of $26,875 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,636 for all food science tech majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at Virginia Tech.
Of the 25 food science tech students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Virginia Tech, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 189 |
| Plant Sciences | 60 |
| General Agriculture | 44 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 41 |
| Agricultural Production | 30 |
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